Quentin Durward (1823)
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Quentin Durward (1823)
by Sir Walter Scott
7 3/8 x 4 5/8. In English. Printed for Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London, 1823. FIRST EDITION. Three Volumes. Complete. Quarter calf over marble boards. Covers a bit scratched. Corners bumped and uniform wear to joints and extremities. Spines with raised bands and gilt rules. Red and brown morocco title labels. Attractive marbled edges. Pastedowns and end papers with moderate foxing, but free from any previous ownership marks. Not ex-library. Text mostly crisp and clean, though there may be the occasional page with some imperfection such as occasional foxing, a slight stain, tiny tear, or other minor quirk that comes with a book this age. Still a good, FIRST EDITION copy. Bindings solid and internally clean. (The image of the author we included on our website is NOT in the book.)
‘Quentin Durward’ is a historical novel by Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story, which takes place in 1468, concerns a Scottish archer serving under French King Louis XI (1423–1483) during the age of feudalism and chivalry. The story starts with the King of France inciting the wealthy citizens of Flanders against his own rebellious vassal the Duke of Burgundy. It continues with murder, political intrigue, rebellion, escapes from forced marriages, a love story, executions, and war . . . so what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy today!
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