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Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book

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This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896. A prominent Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) is well known for the novels Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, as well as narrative poems including The Lady of the Lake. A Legend of Montrose is set in 17th century Scotland, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Published within this volume is Castle Dangerous, a novel Scott set in 1307 during the First War of Scottish Independence. Appealing title with A Legend of Montrose and Castle Dangerous in one volume Displays a desirable aged patina, intact and clean order Bound in green cloth over board with gold titling to spine Published across 422 pages, this edition from 1896 by Ward, Lock & Bowden Illustrated throughout with fine engravings by Wal Paget and A De Parys This is an appealing antique novel, Walter Scott's A Legend of Montrose. Published with his later novel Castle Dangerous for further interest. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 19cm (7.5'') Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'') Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1896
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 242801stDibs: LU2645339377232

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