Sir Walter Scott — The Vision of Don Roderick

Edinburgh , John Ballantyne and Co. 1811. Leather. An early edition of this poem by Sir Walter Scott. It celebrated the recent victories of the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War, and proceeds of its sale were to raise funds for Portugal. It is based on an account given by Ginés Pérez de Hita of a legendary consultation of an oracle by the last Visigothic King of Spain, Roderic, around 711. Published on July 2, 1811, The Vision of Don Roderick was, in spite of Scott's own negative assessment, well-received by the public and earned one hundred guineas for the Portuguese war fund. (WS) Including notes on the poem by Scott. Rebound in quarter-calf with paper-covered boards. Externally sound, though with some bumping and sunning to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are spotted throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .