1822 3vol The Pirate Sir Walter Scott First Edition Second State

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Pirate Sir Walter Scott 1822 Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co : Edinburgh; London 8" by 5" [4], vii, [1], 322; [4], 332; [4], 346pp SUMMARY The first edition, second state, of Sir Walter Scott's novel loosely based on the life of John Gow, one of his historical 'Waverley' novels. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION First edition, second state, with 'there' instead of 'their' to the final word of line 20 page 17 Volume II, and a semicolon after 'Co' to the publisher's information to the title page of Volume I.Complete in three volumes.Half-title is present to each volume.'The Pirate' is a historical novel by Walter Scott, set in Shetland around 1700. This novel is roughly based on the life of the notorious pirate John Gow.The novel was received with a wide variety of opinions, with some critics thinking it was the best of the Waverley novels, and some saying it was the worse.Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'.Bookplate of D. B. Anderson to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. 'D. Humphrey's Circulating Library' label to the front paste downs. CONDITION In a half calf institutional binding with paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed. The front board of Volume I is detached but present. Bumping to the head and tail of the spines, heavier bumping to the extremities. Large vertical crack to the spine of Volume I. Evidence of labels being formerly adhered to the front boards, with a little loss of paper from where they have been removed. Front hinge of Volume III is starting but firm. Institutional label to the front paste downs. Bookplate to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. Volume II is lacking the front endpaper. Internally, Volumes II and III are firmly bound, binding of Volume I is tender. Pages are a little age-toned with some scattered spots. Gathering N of Volume I is working loose. 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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