IVANHOE; A ROMANCE (1920), KENILWORTH, QUENTIN DURWARD (1910), ROB ROY, THE TALISMAN (1920) [5 VOLUMES]
by SIR WALTER SCOTT BART
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Crockett, California, United States
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LONDON, United Kingdom: J. M. DENT & CO., 1910. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 2179 TOTAL Pp. COPYRIGHT 1910-1920. [IVANHOE; 519 p.], [KENILWORTH; 475 p.], [QUENTIN DURWARD; 475 p.], ROB ROY 391 p.], THE TALISMAN; 319 p.]. DIMENSIONS: 7" x 4 1/2" x 1" (EACH BOOK). DESCRIPTION: FINE STAMPED RED LEATHER BINDING EMBOSSED IN GOLD OVERLAY WITH INTRICATE FLORAL/VINE DESIGN ON SPINE EDGE AND ORNATE STENCIL PATTERN 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" SIMILAR DESIGN WITH INTERLACED QUOTE, "EVERYMAN WILL GO WITH THEE AND BE THY GUIDE. IN THY MOST NEED TO GO BY THY SIDE", BEAUTIFUL ORNATE DESIGNED INNER BOARD PAPER, BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATION ON OPENING PAGE WITH QUOTES, PUBLISHING INFORMATION, AUTHOR, TITLE OF WORKS. Book condition: Fair; detached front board of each volume (Kenilworth; both board affected; last glossary text page separated with rear board) light scratches affect front & rear covers, leather brittle at board edges (exposed inner board in areas), spine crown/heels chipped to leaf edge, strong square spines, clean age toned pages.
Synopsis
Ivanhoe is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It was written in 1819 and set in 12th century England, an example of historical fiction. Ivanhoe is sometimes given credit for helping to increase popular interest in the Middle Ages in 19th century Europe and America.
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- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001785
- Title
- IVANHOE; A ROMANCE (1920), KENILWORTH, QUENTIN DURWARD (1910), ROB ROY, THE TALISMAN (1920) [5 VOLUMES]
- Author
- SIR WALTER SCOTT BART
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. M. DENT & CO.
- Place of Publication
- LONDON, United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1910
- Pages
- 2179
- Keywords
- Classics
- Size
- 12mo
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About De Coux and Associates Books
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