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The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland
Walter Scott
1814
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown : London
15.5" by 11"
[7], iv-cxxvii, [2], 2-92; [5], 94-209; [7], iv-ci, [12pp]
SUMMARY
Large paper first edition copies of Walter Scott's immense topographical study into the antiquities and history along the border of England and Scotland.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 8 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 4.49
US Postage: £ 57.99
EU Postage: £ 33.99
European Postage: £ 59.99
Asia Postage: £ 99.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work.
Complete in two volumes.
Large paper copies, with proof plates on India paper.
Scott's fascinating topographical work focusing on the borders of England and Scotland, detailing their extensive antiquities and history.
The work perfectly expresses Scott's fascination with Scottish history, a love of his which is reflected further in his influential historical fiction.
Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and forty-seven plates.
Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and forty-five plates.
Collated, complete.
Written by the noted Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, co-authored by Luke Clennell and John Creig.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, with rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities, resulting in a little lifting of leather to the spine. Rubbing resulting in a little loss of paper to the boards. Loss to the tail of the spine of Volume I. Small surface cracks to the spines. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and generally clean with a few odd spots.
Overall Condition: Good
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.
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