1826 3vols Woodstock Sir Walter Scott Charles II First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Woodstock, or, the Cavalier [Sir Walter Scott] 1826 Archibald Constable and Co; Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green : Edinburgh; London 8.5" by 5.5" xvi, 315; [4], 332; [4], 370pp SUMMARY The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical adventure featuring Charles II, in the original drab boards. First Edition,Original Binding,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work.Complete in three volumes.Each volume in its own cloth chemise, in a fine condition, all held in a quarter morocco slipcase, in a very good condition.Half-title present to each volume, uncommon to see the whole set with half-titles.A classic historical fiction novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of his popular 'Waverley' series.This novel is set just after the English Civil War in 1651, inspired by the legend of the Good Devil of Woodstock. Mainly this novel focuses on the escape of Charles II, and his eventual return to England in 1660.Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' was the first poem of his that brought him into the spotlight of the public's eye, establishing him as one of the most popular writers of his time.Volume I is bound without the publisher's adverts. CONDITION In the original drab paper covered boards. Externally, front board of Volume I, rear board of Volume II, and both boards of Volume III are detached but present. Volume III is lacking the backstrip. Front board of Volume II is almost detached. Boards are rubbed with some marks. A little loss to the head and tail of the spine and to the rear joint of Volume I. Minor bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Final gathering of Volume III is detaching. Cloth chemises are fine. Light rubbing to the slipcase with marks to the bottom edge, in a very good condition. Overall Condition: Good Only 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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