1819-27 32vol The Works of Sir Walter Scott Library Set Leather

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott 1819-27 Archibald, Constable and Co.; Cadell and Co. : Edinburgh 8.5" by 5.5" SUMMARY A beautiful thirty-two volume collection of the romances, tales and novels of Sir Walter Scott, in a leather binding. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 30 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 99.99 EU Postage: £ 49.99 European Postage: £ 99.99 Asia Postage: £ 187.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 276.99 DESCRIPTION Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist and poet. Scott remains a celebrated figure in Scottish literary history, and the landscape of Scotland features heavily in his works. He was also a political figure, prominent within the Tory establishment, and served as President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh for twelve years, between 1820 and 1832. He was a member of Clan Scott, a prominent Scottish clan. This set comprises of thirty-two volumes, and comprises novels including 'Waverley', 'Rob Roy' and 'Ivanhoe'. ‘Novels and Tales’ (1819) spans twelve volumes, and contains ‘Waverley’, ‘Guy Mannering’, ‘Antiquary’, ‘Rob Roy’ and ‘Tales of My Landlord’. ‘Historical Romances’ (1822) spans six volumes and contains ‘Ivanhoe’, ‘Monastery’, ‘The Abbot’ and ‘Kenilworth’. ‘Novels and Romances’ (1824) spans seven volumes and contains ‘The Pirate’, ‘The Fortunes of Nigel’, ‘Peveril of the Peak’ and ‘Quentin Durward’. ‘Tales and Romances’ (1827) spans seven volumes and contains ‘St. Ronan’s Well’, ‘Redgauntlet’, ‘Crusaders’ and ‘Woodstock’. Each volume has an vignette illustration to the title page.Bound by Hunt & Sons.A charming collection by an extremely important and prolific Scottish writer. CONDITION In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, with some rubbing to the spines and extremities. A chip to the head of the front board of volume X. Ownership inscriptions to the front endpaper of ‘Novels and Tales’ vol IV, V, ‘Historical Romances’ I and II, and ‘Tales and Romances’ vol IV. Internally firmly bound, pages have the occasional spot which is more noticeable to the first and last pages, in particular the title pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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