The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott

Edinburgh: Arch Constable and Co , 1822. Fine Binding. Near Fine. 7" by 4". None. A nicely bound collection of Sir Walter Scott's poetry, with a frontispiece to all volumes. With the following poems: Volume I: Lay of the Last Minstrel, Miscellanies Volume II: Marmion Volume III: Marmion, Ballads of Lyrical Pieces Volume IV: Lady of the Lake Volume V: Lady ofthe Lake, Bridal of Triermain, Harold the Dauntless Volume VI: Rokeby Volume VII: Miscellanies, Lord of the Isles Volume VIII: Lord of the Isles, Don Roderick, Waterloo. Sir Walter Scott is often referred to as the Bard of Scotland. He is known for both his poems and novels, with his famed Waverley series still remaining popular to this day. With the bookplate of one John Walker Ford to the front pastedowns. Possibly John Walker Ford of Enfield, Middlesex. Ford was an accountant and Justice of the Peace. Several auction houses have sold other works with a bookplate of one John Walker Ford including a hand-written manuscript 'Omniana'. This is a lovely morocco bound set of Sir Walter Scott's poems. In a full morocco binding. Externally, in an excellent condition with just some minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spines. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of all volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine