The Fortunes of Nigel
by SCOTT, Sir Walter
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Archibald Constable, 1822. First edition, first printing. 8vo. Triple decker in original publisher's card boards with paper labels [as issued]. A very good set with original boards & spines. Some bumping & nicking to boards with slither chipping to spine tips. Original paper title labels complete with some nicking & toning. Internally complete with half titles. Neat old manuscript owner name to half titles in two vols & on endpaper in vol iii. A couple of old tape ghosts to endpaper of vol iii. Professional strengthening to endpaper hinge of vol iii & vol ii. A rare set in original boards. Bowden 157Aa. Set in the reign of James VI and I, the Fortunes of Nigel sits among Scott's richest creations in political insight, range of characterisation and linguistic virtuosity.
Synopsis
The Fortunes of Nigel (1822) is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The setting is some time between 1616 and 1625.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Julian Roberts Fine Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 101904
- Title
- The Fortunes of Nigel
- Author
- SCOTT, Sir Walter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable
- Date Published
- 1822
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About the Seller
Julian Roberts Fine Books
Biblio member since 2020
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
About Julian Roberts Fine Books
Julian Roberts Fine Books specialise in First Editions of Rare Literature, Fiction, Childrens & Illustrated books including some scarcer Antiquarian titles.Established over two decades ago, JRFB deals nationally and internationally with clients in the UK and at all points of the Globe.Happy to discuss all aspects of book collecting but our pervading message is ... 'beyond rarity, condition is everything'.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....