1814 The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland; Comprising Specimens of Architecture and Sculpture and Other Vestiges of Former Ages, Accompanied by Descriptions. Together with Illustrations of Remarkable Incidents in Border History and Tradition, and Original Poetry.

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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Complete in two volumes. First edition. Scott's fascinating topographical work focusing on the borders of England and Scotland, detailing their extensive antiquities and history. The work perfectly expresses Scott's fascination with Scottish history, a love of his which is reflected further in his influential historical fiction. Volume one is illustrated with an engraved title page and forty-seven plates. Volume two is illustrated with an engraved title page and forty-five plates. Collated complete. Written by the noted Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet and historian whose works remain classics of European and Scottish literature. With contributions from Luke Clennell, a British wood-engraver and painter and John Creig, a Scottish historian.