Sir Walter Scott — Quentin Durward

Edinburgh, Archibald Constable and Co, 1823. First edition. Leather. A first edition of Sir Walter Scott's Quentin Durward, in attractive leather binding. Complete in three volumes, the work concerns itself with a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI, and is an excellent example of the both Scott's historical novels and of the genre on the whole, despite several historical inanaccuracies allowed by him. The volume contains a lengthy introduction by the author, and the bookbinders' label of J and J Thomson of Manchester to the pastedown of volume one. Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historian, playwright and novelist. A prolific author, his works are still widely acclaimed, with his most famous works including, 'Ivanhoe', 'Waverly' and 'The Bride of Lammermoor&apos. A prominent member of the Tory party in Edinburgh, he was also active in a number of societies, acting as the President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh for twelve years. In half-calf binding with gilt detailing. Externally sound, there is wear to the extremities, boards, joints and backstrip, with some strain to hinges. Bookbinders label to the front pastedown of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean throughout, with the odd spot throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .