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Quentin Durward
by [Sir Walter Scott]
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
€389.41€350.47
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Co., 1823. Leather. Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". None. A lovely copy of the first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel Quentin Durward, in three very smart volumes. The first edition of this work in a half calf binding, with marbled boards and edges. Previous owner's stamp to the front paste downs. Ink inscription to the title pages of all volumes. Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in three volumes in London on 17 May 1823 by Hurst, Robinson, and Co., and in Edinburgh two days later by Archibald Constable and Co. Sir Walter Scott was best known for his Waverley novels, which were the most popular and widely read novels in Europe for almost a century. As with all the Waverley novels published before 1827, this work was first published anonymously, only stating that it was written by 'The Author of 'Waverley, Peveril of the Peak' to the title page. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (14231483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative. In a half calf binding. Externally very smart, with minimal rubbing to the extremities. Colour and gilt remain bright. Irregularity in the marbling to the front board of Vol II. Marbled paper to the front board of Vol I is lifting very slightly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 846M9
- Title
- Quentin Durward
- Author
- [Sir Walter Scott]
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable and Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1823
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Sir Walter Scott Historical fiction Novels Historical fiction
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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