S. Fowler Wright — The Siege of Malta

London, Tom Stacey, 1972 . Cloth. A fine example of S. Fowler Wright's historical novel, based on the unfinished romance novel by Sir Walter Scott. A reprinted edition. Bound in the publisher's cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Originally published in 1942, 'The Siege of Malta' is a completion of Sir Walter Scott's unfinished romance novel surrounding the five-month long siege of Malta in 1561. Scott visited the island to gather material for his novel, becoming particularly fascinated with the epic endurance of the Knights of St John. Unfortunately, Scott died before the novel was completed, although it was later picked up by British editor and author, Sydney Fowler Wright. Bound in the publisher's cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound with very bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.