1853 BEAUTIFUL Lady of Lake Sir Walter Scott Scottish Highlands Romance Scotland
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1853 BEAUTIFUL Lady of Lake Sir Walter Scott Scottish Highlands Romance Scotland
“My hope, my heaven, my trust must be, My gentle guide, in following thee.”
– Sir Walter Scott, Lady of the Lake
“Lady of the Lake” is Sir Walter Scotts renowned romantic poem about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the powerful Douglas clan of the Scottish Highlands. It is considered by critics to be "the most interesting, romantic, picturesque, and graceful" of Scotts works, as well as the most read.
The Lady of the Lake marked the height of Scotts popularity as a poet. 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry, and Scotts fame spread beyond Great Britain to the United States. This 1853 edition is illustrated by Birket Foster and John Gilbert.
Item number: #40211
Price: $499
SCOTT, Walter
The Lady of the Lake
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1853.
Details:
Collation: Complete
[8], 375, [1]
Numerous illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Red Moroccan leather
Size: ~8.25in X 5.5in (20.5cm x 14cm)
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40211
“My hope, my heaven, my trust must be, My gentle guide, in following thee.”
– Sir Walter Scott, Lady of the Lake
“Lady of the Lake” is Sir Walter Scotts renowned romantic poem about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the powerful Douglas clan of the Scottish Highlands. It is considered by critics to be "the most interesting, romantic, picturesque, and graceful" of Scotts works, as well as the most read.
The Lady of the Lake marked the height of Scotts popularity as a poet. 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry, and Scotts fame spread beyond Great Britain to the United States. This 1853 edition is illustrated by Birket Foster and John Gilbert.
Item number: #40211
Price: $499
SCOTT, Walter
The Lady of the Lake
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1853.
Details:
Collation: Complete
[8], 375, [1]
Numerous illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Red Moroccan leather
Size: ~8.25in X 5.5in (20.5cm x 14cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40211
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1853 BEAUTIFUL Lady of Lake Sir Walter Scott Scottish Highlands Romance Scotland
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