The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott.

£175 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A scarce and highly regarded complete edition of Walter Scott's poetical works, finely bound in full tree calf. This collection compiles Scott's most celebrated poems in double-column text formatting, along with his original introduction and notes. A very handsome copy. 8vo (18.5 x 13 cm); ownership inscription to front free endpaper verso, very fine internal condition; full tree calf, gilt rolls to borders and edges, gilt insignia to centrepiece reading 'Doctrina et Veritas' on both covers, spine elaborately decorated in gilt in 6 compartments, spine lettered in gilt against brown morocco panelling, marbled edges and endpapers, corners slightly bumped, a very handsome copy; iv, 970 pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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