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The Prose Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. In 28 Volumes
by Scott, Sir Walter
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh and London: Robert Cadell / Whittaker and Co., 1834. SCARCE. 28 volumes, published 1834-1836. Engraved title pages, Added title pages have title: "The Miscellaneous Prose Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart.", followed by v. number and title of the work(s). Handsomely bound in Fine later 19th c. American bindings, stamp-signed Estes & Lauriat, of half pebbled brown morocco over marbled boards, ornate gilt backs, marbled end papers, tops gilt. Near Fine, slight rubs at tips, 4" tear to illus. title page Vol. IV. v. 1. The life of John Dryden -- v. 2. Memoirs of Jonathan Swift -- v. 3-4. Biographical memoirs of eminent novelists -- v. 5. Paul's letters to his kinsfolk ; Abstract of the Eyrbiggia-saga -- v. 6. Essays on chivalry, romance, and the drama -- v. 7. Provincial antiquities of Scotland -- v. 8-16. Life of Napoleon Bonaparte -- v. 17-21. Periodical criticism -- v. 22-28. Tales of a grandfather. ** Please note- a heavy and oversize set that will require additional postage for international and priority mail orders. **. First Edition. Half Morocco. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008741
- Title
- The Prose Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. In 28 Volumes
- Author
- Scott, Sir Walter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Robert Cadell / Whittaker and Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh and London
- Date Published
- 1834
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- 12mo
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- Gilt
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- Title Page
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- Morocco
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- Marbled boards
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Pebbled
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