1822 Halidon Hill Dramatic Sketch Sir Walter Scott First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Halidon Hill; A Dramatic Sketch, From Scottish History Sir Walter Scott 1822 Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co : Edinburgh; London 9" by 5.5" 8, 109pp SUMMARY The first edition of this dramatic play by Sir Walter Scott, looking at the 1333 Battle of Halidon Hill. First Edition,Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition.Title page is watermarked 1821. Rare in the original paper binding. Eight pages of publisher's adverts to the front.Half-title is present.Collated, bound without the ads to the rear.A poetical play by Sir Walter Scott, dramatising Scottish history in Scott's typical style.Scott penned this play over the course of two rainy mornings, originally for a volume of poetical miscellany which was being compiled by Joanna Baillie. However Scott wrote so fervently that the play outgrew the original volume and had to be published separately. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, worn, lacking most of the backstrip. Wraps are detaching to the head. Light edge wear to the wraps. Wraps are discoloured with some light marks. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with the occasional spot. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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