Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 1977





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Ivanhoe by Walter Scott, Illustrated Edition and Limited Collector's Edition in burgundy leather binding by Easton Press from The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series, 350 pages, English, original language, published 1977, in fine condition.
Description from the seller
Edition note
Collector's Edition, "The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written" series, illustrated by Edward A. Wilson.
Introduction
Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, a 1819 classic of chivalric romance, appeals to both readers and collectors in this early Easton Press leather binding from their flagship series. It offers enduring value as a well-preserved example of deluxe production in a sought-after line.
Content
The novel follows knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe through tournaments, sieges, and Saxon-Norman conflicts, with Robin Hood and King Richard, highlighting themes of loyalty and prejudice via Rebecca. Wilson's colour plates enhance the full text, preceded by a publisher's preface on Scott.
Features
Burgundy leather with gilt heraldic cover and five raised spine bands; all-edges gilt, silk ribbon. Archival paper and sewn binding; integrated illustrations.
Condition
Fine: leather bright, gilt sharp, pages clean and unmarked; minor handling only.
Shipping
Packed securely and sent insured with tracking.
Edition note
Collector's Edition, "The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written" series, illustrated by Edward A. Wilson.
Introduction
Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, a 1819 classic of chivalric romance, appeals to both readers and collectors in this early Easton Press leather binding from their flagship series. It offers enduring value as a well-preserved example of deluxe production in a sought-after line.
Content
The novel follows knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe through tournaments, sieges, and Saxon-Norman conflicts, with Robin Hood and King Richard, highlighting themes of loyalty and prejudice via Rebecca. Wilson's colour plates enhance the full text, preceded by a publisher's preface on Scott.
Features
Burgundy leather with gilt heraldic cover and five raised spine bands; all-edges gilt, silk ribbon. Archival paper and sewn binding; integrated illustrations.
Condition
Fine: leather bright, gilt sharp, pages clean and unmarked; minor handling only.
Shipping
Packed securely and sent insured with tracking.

