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    By Sir Walter Scott
    Edinburgh; London   Archibald Constable and Co.; Hurst, Robinson & Co.
    7.5" by 5" [4], xlviii, 313; [4], 334; [4], 349, [3]pp.
    The first edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Walter Scott, set in London during the reign of King James VI/I.
    By Sir Walter Scott

    1822 The Fortunes of Nigel

    Edinburgh; London   Archibald Constable and Co.; Hurst, Robinson & Co.
    7.5" by 5" [4], xlviii, 313; [4], 334; [4], 349, [3]pp.
    The first edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Walter Scott, set in London during the reign of King James VI/I.
    £250.00
    : 2kgs / : 982K13
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    Description

    First Edition, Leather Binding

    The first edition. In three volumes. 

    Half-title present to each volume. A leaf of advertisements to the end of volume three. Blanks and endpapers renewed. 

    'The Fortunes of Nigel' is one of Sir Walter Scott's popular historical novel. Set during the seventeenth century between 1623 and 1624, the novel follows the young nobleman, Nigel Olifaunt, Lord Glenvarloch, on his journey to London to request to the King that he repay his father's loan. Chaotic court life is presented whilst Olifaunt finds his place on earth, making enemies along the way.

    Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'.

    Condition

    In half calf. Externally in lovely condition with just very minor rubbing to extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Blanks and endpapers renewed.  Marginal age toning, the odd spot and handling mark. Spotting somewhat heavier to volume one.

    Near Fine

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