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1820 Ivanhoe; A Romance
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Description
First Edition, Leather Binding
The first edition, first issue.
Volume I pages 159-306 missnumbered 151-298, as called for. Volume III page 187 line 17 reading 'frequent', as called for. Todd 140Aa.
Set in England in the Middle Ages, this work marked a shift away from Scott's prior practice of setting stories in Scotland, and ultimately became one of Scott's best-known and most influential novels.
With all half titles and fly-titles present, and with the editor's advertisement leaf to volume I. Bound without the three page catalogue to the rear of volume III.
Former owner's inscription to front blank of volume I, and to front free endpaper of volumes II and III.
The first edition of this classic work of historical fiction.
Condition
In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant losses of leather and rubbing to back strips of volumes I and II, with losses to volume I resulting in obscured title and volume number. Losses of paper to rear board of volume I, and front board of volume III. Rear joints of volumes I and III starting, and firmly held. Hinges strained, but holding firm. Former owner's inscription to front blank of volume I, and to front free endpaper of volumes II and III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of light spotting and handling marks throughout each volume, and the odd small tide mark to perimeters of first few leaves of volume III.
Good
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