Tales Of Wonder 1800 2 Vols
by Scott, Walter, Sir (1771-1832)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Fine with no dust jacket
- Seller
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About This Item
London: London: W. Bulmer and Co. for the Author. Fine with no dust jacket. 1801 but 1800. First Edition. Blue calf backed. 8VO; 2 volumes, 8vo (251 x 151 mm). (Some light toning and very minor spotting. ) Late 19th-century blue calf gilt, red calf lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled ( some overall wear, slight staining). Provenance: James McDonald raven crest (bookplate in vol. II). FIRST EDITION, with the FIRST PRINTINGS of No. XII "The Fire-King," No. XX "Glenfinlas, or Lord Ronald's Coronach" and No. XXII "Frederick and Alice." Originally published on 27 November 1800, Tales of Wonder was derisively called "Tales of Plunder" for its high publication price and large-paper format of 263 x 165 mm (this copy was trimmed). Along with Scott's first printings, he also contributed a reprint of No. XXI "The Eve of Saint John," and a translation for no. XXIII "The Wild Huntsmen [sic]." Todd and Bowden 7Aa. Property from the Collection of Robert S. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio. Barring the vol II bookplate and a scuff inside the front cover of vol I. Fine and unmarked except for [pencil mark? ], on the table of contents. A new appearing set with sharp corners. .
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- Title
- Tales Of Wonder 1800 2 Vols
- Author
- Scott, Walter, Sir (1771-1832)
- Format/Binding
- Blue calf backed
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London: W. Bulmer and Co. for the Author
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1801 but 1800
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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