Sir Walter Scott — The Fortunes of Nigel

Edinburgh; London, Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co, 1822. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Walter Scott, set in London during the reign of King James VI/I. The first edition.Complete in three volumes.Half-title present to each volume.Six pages of adverts to the rear of Volume III, misbound with the pagination reading 1-2, 5-6, 3-4. 'The Fortunes of Nigel' is one of Sir Walter Scott's popular historical novel. Set during the seventeenth century between 1623 and 1624, the novel follows the young nobleman, Nigel Olifaunt, Lord Glenvarloch, on his journey to London to request to the King that he repay his father's loan. Chaotic court life is presented whilst Olifaunt finds his place on earth, making enemies along the way. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake&apos.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpapers. In a quarter calf binding with paper to the boards. Externally, worn. Front board of Volume I may detach, even with careful handling. Bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spines. Numerical ink to the spines. Light rubbing and marks to the boards and spines. Crack to the head and tail of the rear joint and to the head of the spine of Volume I. Crack to the head and tail of the joints of Volume II and to the front joint of Volume III, rear joint of Volume III is starting. A small amount of loss to the front joint of Volume II. Remnants of a label to the head of the front joint of Volume III. Rear hinge of Volume I is strained. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Pages 307-310 of Volume I are detaching. Good . Ill.: None. Good .