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Ivanhoe: A Romance
by Scott, Sir Walter
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh: printed for Archibald Constable and Co., 1820 Three volumes. First edition, first issue, with pages 159-306 in Vol. I misnumbered as 151-298, bound with all fly-titles present, half-title present in volume II. Finely bound in contemporary full brown calf, diamond-patterned boards, spine compartments ruled, lettered and decorated in gilt, marbled page edges, gray endpapers. Some wear and mild rubbing to the extremities, small former owner signature to title pages, pencil signature to front endpaper of volume I. A few scattered spots and overall, extremely clean and fresh pages. Overall, a very good set free of any repairs or restoration. Todd & Bowden 140Aa. Widely considered Scott's most popular work, Ivanhoe is a historical novel set in late 12th century England during the reign of Richard I. Specifically, Ivanhoe, set in 1194 shortly after the Third Crusade, presents the development of modern England as the result of the enmity between the Saxons and Normans. The mythical text is narrated by the fictional protagonist Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon, and includes many notable historical figures including Richard the Lionheart, Robin Hood and the Merry Men, among others. An instant bestseller with resounding literary significance, Ivanhoe sold out of its first printing of 10,000 copies within two weeks and was credited with catalyzing the popularity of historical fiction.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.
Synopsis
Published in 1820 by author Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe is an influential historical romance novel set in medieval England. Ivanhoe represents a departure from Scott’s other novels, and remains his most well-known work. Scott explores many different themes in Ivanhoe, chief among them the rivalry and tension between the Saxons and Normans, feudal injustice as well as the oppression of England’s Jewish communities at the time. Critical reception was very positive at the time of publication, and Scott is credited with renewing interest in medieval England, leading to the publication of other novels set during the Dark Ages. The novel is also noteworthy for being historically accurate, correctly noting key figures and events of the time. In addition, Ivanhoe is also credited with expanding interest in the mythical Robin Hood, who Scott characterized as a cheerful and noble bandit.
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Details
- Bookseller
- B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SWS101
- Title
- Ivanhoe: A Romance
- Author
- Scott, Sir Walter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Edinburgh: printed for Archibald Constable and Co.
- Date Published
- 1820
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Literature; Fine Bindings;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
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About B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA
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- Rubbing
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- Gilt
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