The Queen's Wake: A Legendary Poem

James Hogg

Verlag: William Blackwood; John Murray, Edinburgh, 1815

Beschreibung

James Hogg's renowned narrative poem, which tells the tale of various bards who enter a competition organised by Mary, Queen of Scots. The fourth edition. In a quarter calf binding. 'The Queen's Wake' is a long poem by the Scottish writer, James Hogg, presenting the contributions of various bards to a competition organised by Mary, Queen of Scots. James Hogg is best known today for his novel 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner'. He was the close friend of many famous writers, including Sir Walter Scott. With a publisher's advertisement to the front. The previous owner's bookplate is attached to the front paste-down, with two contemporary ink inscriptions on the front free endpaper and title page. In a quarter calf binding. Externally, generally smart with some shelf wear and marks to the boards. Spotting and light offsetting to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front paste-down and ink inscription to the front free endpaper and title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally, bright and clean with a few scattered spots and some age-toning to the edges. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 829G14

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Queen's Wake: A Legendary Poem

Verlag: William Blackwood; John Murray, Edinburgh

Erscheinungsdatum: 1815

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book