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Lot 517A
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-307
Nov 9, 2021
4:00AM CT
Lots 308-687
Nov 10, 2021
4:00AM CT
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING] – SCOTT, Walter (1771-1832). Tales of the Crusaders. – Vol. I-II, The Betrothed. – Vol. III-IV, The Talisman – Edinburgh & London: Archibald Constable and Co., Hurst, Robinson, and Co., 1825.
2 works in 4 volumes, 8vo (173 x 107 mm). 19th-century red morocco gilt, spine in 7 compartments with 6 raised bands gilt, edges gilt, concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS of St. Giles Cathedral, Parliament House, The University of Edinburgh, and The Bridewell (some minor chipping).
FIRST EDITION of two of Sir Walter Scott’s Waverly novels.