No. 102005265

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Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 1977
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Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 1977

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.

No. 102005265

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Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 1977

Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 1977

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.

Final bid
€ 40
Simone Grunau
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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