The Poetical Works Of Sir Walter Scott
by J. Logie Robertson (Ed); Sir Walter Scott
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- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Henry Frowde, 1904. Leather. Good. 7.5" by 5". Unamed. A very smart collection of poetry by Sir Walter Scott, edited by J. Logie Robertson. A collection of the poetical works of the famous poet, Sir Walter Scott. One of the first English-language writers to receive worldwide fame and recognition, Sir Walter Scott is one of Scotland's best known writers. Through his friend James Ballantyne, who founded a printing press in the Scottish Borders, Scott was able to publish his first poetical works, bringing them to the public attention. His works gained much success both in the U.K and across Europe. Many of the German translations of his works we set to music by the composer Franz Shubert. This collection includes well-known works such as 'The Lady Of The Lake' and 'Marmion'. Edited by J. Logie Robertson was a literary scholar and editor, who wrote his own work under the pseudonym Hugh Haliburton. In cloth binding. Externally sound, with only some light wear to the extremities and backstrip. Internally, the book is firmly bound, with only some light spotting to the endpapers. Spine label is missing. The pages are otherwise bright and clean throughout. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LTH28-F-13
- Title
- The Poetical Works Of Sir Walter Scott
- Author
- J. Logie Robertson (Ed); Sir Walter Scott
- Illustrator
- Unamed
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry Frowde
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Leather Poetry Walter Scott Scottish Poetry Lady of the Lake
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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