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Quentin Durward
[Sir Walter Scott]
1823
Archibald Constable and Co : Edinburgh
7" by 4.5"
lxiii, 273pp; 331pp; 360pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical French novel 'Quentin Durward', complete in three volumes.
First Edition,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work.
Complete in three volumes.
Each volume bound with the half-title.
'Quentin Durward' is a historical novel following the story of the eponymous Scottish archer during the friend of Louis XI in France. The novel focuses on the rivalry between Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold.
Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' was the first poem of his that brought him into the spotlight of the public's eye, establishing him as one of the most popular writers of his time.
Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-titles, 'Caroline J. Adey'.
CONDITION
In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, sound. Some rubbing to the boards and spines. A little loss to the head and tail of the spines, and minor bumping to the extremities. Joints are starting but firm, resulting in the spines to be lifting a little. Hinges are starting but firm. Title page of Volume II is detached but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with only the very occasional spot.
Overall Condition: Good Only
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.
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