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Rokeby; A Poem
por Sir Walter Scott
- Usado
- Bom
- Capa dura
- first
- Condição
- Bom
- Livreiro
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Formas de pagamento
Sobre este item
Edinburgh: John Ballantyne; Longman, Hurst, Rees et al, 1813. Leather. Good. 9" by 6". None. The fourth edition of Sir Walter Scott's narrative poem, published in the same year as the first edition. A narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott arranged in six cantos, set in Teesdale during the English Civil War.A popular work, which saw five editions in the year of publication, and sold ten thousand copies in its first three months.The poem grew from Scott's friendship with J. B. S. Morritt, whose home at Rokeby Park is the setting of the poem.A smart copy of this early edition of Scott's work. In a full calf binding. Light rubbing to board perimeters, with joints starting and boards firmly held. Front hinge reinforced. Internally, firmly bound. Instances of light spotting and discolouration throughout, with pages lightly age toned. Good
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Detalhes
- Livreiro
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 850F17
- Título
- Rokeby; A Poem
- Autor
- Sir Walter Scott
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encadernação
- Leather
- Estado do livro
- Usado - Bom
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
- Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Editorial
- John Ballantyne; Longman, Hurst, Rees et al
- Local de publicação
- Edinburgh
- Data de publicação
- 1813
- Dimensão
- 9" by 6"
- Palavras-chave
- English Civil War rokeby walter scott scottish poetry rokeby
Termos da venda
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
Sobre o Vendedor
Rooke Books
Membro de Biblio desde 2007
BATH, Somerset
Sobre Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
