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More imagesThe Talisman Sir Walter Scott (Easton Press 1976 Leather Illustrated Fine)
Sir WalterScott; Thomas C. Chubb (Intro.); Federico Castellon (Illus.)
Language: English
Published by The Easton Press, 1976
- Hardcover
Seller: Flamingo Books, Menifee, CA, U.S.A.Flamingo Books
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: Very Good. 1976 Easton Press (Norwalk, Connecticut), 7 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches tall brown leather bound, gilt design to covers, three raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, all page edges gilt, ribbon marker sewn in, orange moire endpapers, illustrations by Federico Castellon, xxv, 369 pp. A near fine co…py - clean, bright and unmarked. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~J~ [4.0P] This premium deluxe collector's edition by the Easton Press presents Sir Walter Scott's classic 1825 historical novel, 'The Talisman.' Set during the tense period of the Third Crusade, the narrative details the fragile truce and mutual respect forged between King Richard the Lionheart and the legendary Sultan Saladin. Richly embellished with the intricate, stylized masterwork illustrations of Federico Castellon, this sweepingly theatrical romance explores deep themes of chivalry, medieval honor, and religious conflict across the historic sands of the Holy Land. Meticulously crafted to elite archival standards, this oversized volume features genuine premium leather, a hubbed spine with three raised bands, orange satin moire endpapers, a sewn-in ribbon placeholder, and striking gold gilt tooling, making it an essential centerpiece addition to any collection of classic historical fiction, nineteenth-century adventure, or fine bindings.
