The Poetry Contained in the Novels, Tales, and Romances of the Author of Waverley

Sir Walter Scott

Published by Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co, Edinburgh; London, 1822

About this Item

A first edition of the collected poems that Scott included in his novels, a nice volume of Scott's mottos, with an engraved title. The first edition, second issue, with 'Waverley' spelt correctly to the title.Illustrated with an engraved title.A collection of the poetry Scott included in his own novels. Scott began his career as a poet before writing novels, but continued to produce poetry, interspersing his prose with original verse. These mostly took the form of mottos which precede chapters.Six pages of adverts to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Spine is a little faded. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very small crack to the head of the rear joint. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spotting. Head of the half-title has been excised. Good. Seller Inventory # 850P7

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Poetry Contained in the Novels, Tales, ...

Publisher: Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co, Edinburgh; London

Publication Date: 1822

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book