St Ronan s well. By the author of "Waverley, Quentin Durward" . In three volumes

[Scott, Walter]

Published by printed for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London, Edinburgh, 1824

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, 3 volumes, pp. [4], 310; [4], 325, [1]; [4], 323, [1], [4] ads; original drab paper-covered boards, green muslin shelfbacks, printed paper labels on spines; boards a little spotted and soiled, labels rubbed with some loss, and darkened; all else very good and sound. In volume I U2-3 were never sewn in with the gathering, and are held in place by a small unopened fold at the head of the pages. Charles Lamb's copy withy his (light) ownership signature at the top of each title page. Van Antwerp 17: "Sir Stephen Leslie tells a story of a dozen modern connoisseurs of the Waverly Novels who agreed that each should write down separately the name of his favourite. It appeared that each had . named St. Ronan's Well." Worthington 16; Todd & Bowden 171Aa.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: St Ronan s well. By the author of "Waverley, Quentin Durward" . In three volumes
• Publisher: printed for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1824
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • English Literature