Description: Click here to see our other books! Quentin Durward [Sir Walter Scott] 1823 Archibald Constable and Co. : Edinburgh 7.5" by 5" lxiii, 273; 331; 360pp. SUMMARY A lovely copy of the first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel Quentin Durward, in three very smart volumes. First Edition Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1.25 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work in a half calf binding, with marbled boards and edges. Previous owner's stamp to the front paste downs. Ink inscription to the title pages of all volumes. Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in three volumes in London on 17 May 1823 by Hurst, Robinson, and Co., and in Edinburgh two days later by Archibald Constable and Co. Sir Walter Scott was best known for his Waverley novels, which were the most popular and widely read novels in Europe for almost a century. As with all the Waverley novels published before 1827, this work was first published anonymously, only stating that it was written by 'The Author of 'Waverley, Peveril of the Peak' to the title page. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative. CONDITION In a half calf binding. Externally very smart, with minimal rubbing to the extremities. Colour and gilt remain bright. Irregularity in the marbling to the front board of Vol II. Marbled paper to the front board of Vol I is lifting very slightly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: Archibald Constable and Co.
Author: [Sir Walter Scott]
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Edinburgh
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Edinburgh
Year Printed: 1823
Country/Region of Manufacture: Edinburgh
