Beschreibung
A quarto edition of this famed historical poem by Scottish poet, Sir Walter Scott. In a handsome quarter morocco binding. With 'Eighth Edition' stated to the title page. This is a reissue of the large paper copy of the eighth edition which was originally published in 1808. A very scarce reissue. The same year as this publication the eleventh edition, in octavo, was published. With notes on the work to the rear. Rebound, in a quarter morocco binding. Would appear this copy has been bound without the half-title. Prior owner's inscription to the rear endpaper, being a transcription of 'To An Oak Tree, Said to Mark the Grave of Captain Wogan, who was Killed in the Year 1649' which can be found in 'The Flower Vase; a selection of Poetry by the Most Esteemed Authors.' This appears to be a traditional Scottish poem, with an unknown author. Scott's intention was to depict 'the customs and manners which anciently prevailed on the Borders of England and Scotland.the inhabitants living in a state partly pastoral and partly warlike, and combining habits of constant depredation with the influence of a rude spirit of chivalry'. The Lay was an immediate publishing phenomenon, bringing Scott instant fame. There were six editions within three years, with sales rising to 27,000 copies within a decade, unparalleled figures for poetry. In the first instance of Scott's impact upon tourism in Scotland, the description of the moonlit Melrose Abbey (Canto II, stanza 1) brought a stream of sightseers to the ruined Abbey and led to it becoming a popular subject with nineteenth-century painters. The poem's fans included even the Prime Minister, William Pitt, who recited passages from the poem at his dinner table. (walterscottlib) In a quarter morocco binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Repair to the title page. Pages are generally bright. Tidemarks to the top of pages clxxii-end at the gutter. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 629L11
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Bibliografische Details
Titel: The Lay of the Last Minstrel: A Poem. With ...
Verlag: Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1810
Einband: Leather
Illustrator: None
Zustand: Very Good Indeed
Art des Buches: book
