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1854 Readings for the Young From the Works of Sir Walter Scott
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Description
Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding
Two volumes, volume I and III only. Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title, and ten plates. Collated complete. A collection of writings from Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish poet, writer, and historian who had a significant impact on the growth of Scottish culture throughout the Romantic period. These writings have been collected for the consideration of young persons, and include references to the Crusaders, Cedric the Saxon, Sir Walter Raleigh's first interview with Queen Elizabeth, Rob Roy, fisherwomen, and much more. Bound by John Gray, Edinburgh.
Condition
In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with the odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Light age toning to the extremities. Bound by John Gray, Edinburgh.
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