The Lay of the Last Minstrel. With Notes and a Chronological Summary of His Life and Index.
Edinburgh. E.& S. Livingstone. N.d. c.[1880/90's]. Hardcover. 24mo. 14.5cm, xxxi,160p., with 6 mounted albumen photographic plates, index, in the original quarter maroon morocco backed lacquered wood board with 5 oval illustrations (one albumen) in the upper cover, the spine has gilt decorated raised bands with center and borders decorations in gilt in the spine panels, stiff white satin silk endpapers, a.e.g., spine expertly restored, fine (hol) ~ An attractive copy of Scott's first original work with mounted photographs (Melrose Abbey, Newark Tower, Michael Scott's Tomb, Branksome Tower, Roslin Chapel) tipped in. A fine example of lacquered bindings with engravings of Melrose Abbey and Abbotsford on upper board. The book inscribed "From Melrose Abbey.1896" Fine. Item #31483
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