SCOTT, SIR WALTER — Ivanhoe

New York: The Heritage Press, [c.1970s-80s]. Hardcover. Sir Walter Scott's famous novel was first published in 1819. The story is set in the medieval England of the 12th Century during the reign of Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, and features a large cast of memorable characters. This handsome reprint edition features color and b&w illustrations by Edward A. Wilson (including a portrait of Sir Walter). With the author's unattributed introduction, and a 'Dedicatory Epistle' to The Rev. Dr. Dryasdust, F.A.S. attributed to Laurence Templeton. With author's endnotes and glossary of archaic terms at rear of volume. --- In full red cloth-covered boards with crowns-and-crosses blue patterned decorations; titling in gilt on navy spine block, all textblock edges tinted in blue. Volume bears 1950 date, but likely published c.1970s-80s. Slipcase covered in greyish-blue paper. Publisher's Sandglass flyer laid in (NY, no. XIV: 15). --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and tightly-bound but with a whiff of sunning to spine and slight signs of wear to cover extremities. Structurally sound slipcase with conspicuous sunning, otherwise without significant damages. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); xxvi, 471 pages. Very Good+ .