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Sir Walter Scott. The Pirate - Volume II. Archibald Constable and Co, 1822.
Price: US$7.60 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: 1822. No Edition Remarks. 332 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Grey paper covered boards with grey cloth to spine. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Volume II. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Paper worn away to front board.
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Price: US$57.97 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Second Editions. Hardback copies in tan boards with brown leather corners and spines with gold gilt lettering and decorations. No dustjackets as issued. 346pp; 332pp. Marbled endpapers and page edges. Volume II and III only. Not library copy, no inscriptions. Some foxing to endpapers, wear to spines (worse to volume III), front board of volume II only attached by 1 inch to bottom edge. (12/2)
Seller: CURIO, Grimsby, N. E. Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Price: US$127.62 + shipping
Description: By the Author of "Waverley, Kenilworth", &c. In Three Volumes. Vol I - vii, 322 pp. Vol II - 332 pp. Vol III - 346 pp. A tale of piracy set in the Orkney Islands off Scotland. Vol I - boards missing, book seperated into two pieces at pp 128, pp 129 loose, binding loose but all pages present. Vol II - ffep missing, original blue/green hard paper boards - both boards detached from spine, original spine label chipped at edges, paper on spine much chipped especially at top and bottom, corners and edges of boards much rubbed. Vol III - book seperated into two pieces at pp 288, original boards both seperated from spine, alot of the paper covering spine chipped away, no spine label, edges and corners of boards much rubbed. All volumes - all edges untrimmed, contents clean and bright but in need of rebinding. Overall condition Good.
Seller: Owl Books, County Leitrim, Ireland
Price: US$148.15 + shipping
Description: The first edition, second state, of Sir Walter Scott's novel loosely based on the life of John Gow, one of his historical 'Waverley' novels. First edition, second state, with 'there' instead of 'their' to the final word of line 20 page 17 Volume II, and a semicolon after 'Co' to the publisher's information to the title page of Volume I.Complete in three volumes.Half-title is present to each volume.'The Pirate' is a historical novel by Walter Scott, set in Shetland around 1700. This novel is roughly based on the life of the notorious pirate John Gow.The novel was received with a wide variety of opinions, with some critics thinking it was the best of the Waverley novels, and some saying it was the worse.Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'.Bookplate of D. B. Anderson to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I.'D. Humphrey's Circulating Library' label to the front paste downs. In a half calf institutional binding with paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed. The front board of Volume I is detached but present. Bumping to the head and tail of the spines, heavier bumping to the extremities. Large vertical crack to the spine of Volume I. Evidence of labels being formerly adhered to the front boards, with a little loss of paper from where they have been removed. Front hinge of Volume III is starting but firm. Institutional label to the front paste downs. Bookplate to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. Volume II is lacking the front endpaper. Internally, Volumes II and III are firmly bound, binding of Volume I is tender. Pages are a little age-toned with some scattered spots. Gathering N of Volume I is working loose. Good Only
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, three volumes: [i-ii] [i] ii-vii [viii] [1-3] 4-322; [i-ii] [1-3] 4-332; [i-ii] [1-3] 4-346, contemporary three-quarter dark green leather over green paper-covered boards. First edition, first issue, second state. Volume I has a semicolon after the first "Co." in the imprint on the title page; Vol. II, page 17, line 20 has "there" instead of "their." Bibliographically ". the most scrambled production among all of Scott's novels ." - Todd and Bowden, p. 553. A romance set on and near the southern tip of the main island of Shetland (which Scott visited in 1814), around 1700. Scott's pirate, Captain Cleveland, is loosely based on the career of the pirate John Gow who was executed in 1725. The primitive inhabitants of the Orkney and Shetland Isles are "picturesquely described, with their quaint laws and customs two centuries ago . Norna of the Fitful-head is one of those semi-supernatural figures like Meg Merrilies and Blind Alice in THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR which show Scott's ingrained romanticism." - Baker, A Descriptive Guide to the Best Fiction British and American (1903), p. 196. Bleiler (1978), p. 176. Garside, Raven and Schöwerling 1822: 68. Todd and Bowden 156Aa. Block, The English Novel 1740-1850, p. 209. Bound without the half title leaves. Edges worn, boards rubbed, else a very good set, internally clean; presents well on shelf. (#132152)
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Scott, Sir Walter. The Pirate in three volumes. Archibald Constable and Co, Edinburgh, 1822.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Three volumes, half leather over marbled boards, 19 cm, 322p,332p,346p. First printing later state (vol 2 line 20 page 17 there instead of their and Vol 1 with semicolon after Co on title page.). Pirating off the Orkney Islands based on a boating trip made with Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather in 1814 for the Scottish Lighthouse Commission. Shelved with leather bindings. Very good condition and a very attractive set. Minor foxing free endpaper leaves textblock clean throughout.
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Sir Walter Scott. The Pirate. Archibald, Constable and Co., Edinburgh, Scotland, 1822.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Condition: Good. Three volumes. Tan leather boards with gilt lettering and decorations. Four raised bands on spine. Overall minor wear to boards. Back cover of volume I shows striated fading. Scratches present on the front cover of volume III. Moderate wear to spines. Marbled endpapers. Book plates on inside covers. Bindings are solid and true. Pages show toning and occasional marks. Vol. I, 322 pages ; Vol. II, 331 pages; Vol. III, 346 pages. **Additional shipping charges may apply due to weight**
Seller: Lochinvar's Library, Chadds Ford, PA, U.S.A.
[Scott, Sir Walter]. The Pirate. Printed for Archibald Constable and Co, Edinburgh, 1822.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: First edition, with half titles. First state, with "their" at the end of line 20 on p. 17, Vol. II. 3 vols. 8vo. Later three-quarter red morocco. Rubbed, upper board of Vol. I detached but present; Very Good First edition, with half titles. First state, with "their" at the end of line 20 on p. 17, Vol. II.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$354.27 + shipping
Description: vii, 322; 332; 2 p.l., 346pp. all with half-titles.All bound in the original full diced calf with raised bands to the spines. Volone ladd top of spine and rear board loose on volume three. An attractive but worn binding with all three volumes complete and very tight. Second state with the corrected theirs to there in volume two and a semi-colon after 'Co' on title -page of volume one. Size: Small 8vo
Seller: THOMAS RARE BOOKS, Yaxley, SUFFOLK, United Kingdom
Price: US$375.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Edinburgh: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.; And Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London, 1822. First edition. Three volumes; size of the bindings: 4 ¼ in. x 6 7/8 in. Vol. I: [4], vii, [1]-322 pp. with imprint at the bottom of page 322; Vol. II: [4], [1]-332 pp., with the imprint at the bottom of p. 332; Vol. III: [4], [1]-346 pp., with the imprint at the bottom of p. 346. All three volumes have their half-titles and second half-titles. Vol. I has the semi-colon after the first "Co." in the imprint on the title page. Vol. II shows the spelling "there" at p. 17, line 20 instead of "their." Bound in full, dark brown morocco leather by Zaehnsdorf, with their gilt stamp on the lower front inner turn-in, five raised bands on the spine, with gilt titling, double-line borders, and richly gilt inner dentelles, green watered silk endpapers, top-edge gilt.Slight fading to the spines and cover margins. The outer hinges of Vol. I show a little cracking to the leather; and Vol. II shows a light crack to the leather of the front outer hinge. With the bookplates of Cleveland, Ohio-based book collector, William G. Mather (1857-1951), on the reverse of the front free endpapers. Fine
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
Price: US$459.75 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: The Pirate by the Author of "Waverley, Kenilworth, &c [Sir Walter Scott] In Three Volumes; Edinburgh:Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.; And Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London 1822 First Edition. With Half-Titles, Uncut. In original half leather binding.*From the Library of* *THE LATE MR. LIONEL BENCRAFT, OF BARNSTAPLE. A handsome mural tablet has just been placed in the parish church, Barnstaple, to the memory of the late Mr. Lionel Bencraft. The deceased filled the office of Town Clerk for years. Research indicates that this edition was rushed to press because they were preparing the play of the same name for the London stage for early 1851. This is the first edition , with half-titles. Vol 2 reads "there" instead of "their" at the end of line 20 on page 17. There is a semicolon after the first "Co." of the imprint on the title page of Vol. 1. With its provenance and its lovingly restored "original" condition, this is worthy of a beautiful, authentic gift for any Sir Walter Scott enthusiast. Condition: This all-original three volume set is in its original half-leather binding from 1822 as shown. With its half titles and uncut state, it is a beauty to behold as shown. It was professionally restored so that bindings are firm and half leather binding is still original but now ready for its next 200 years! We found no additional writing within the book beyond the title pages as shown in the photos. A book plate for the library of Lionel Bencraft in all volumes.a lawyer and the town clerk for the town of Barnstaple for many years. Edges have been sealed. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision. Thanks! Note for International Shipments: We provide shipping only through Federal Express for International Shipments, fully insured, with signature required. If cost exceeds our estimate, we will advise before shipping to you. Thank you.
Seller: SRG Antiquarian, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
Price: US$517.70 + shipping
Description: 3 Volumes. 12mo. pp. 2 p.l., vii, 322; 2 p.l., 332; 2 p.l., 346. with half-titles. A very good set in later half morocco (light wear to head of spines). First Edition. Vol. 2 with later state reading "there" instead of "their" at the end of line 20 on p. 17; and semicolon after the first "Co." of the imprint on the title page of Vol. 1. Todd 156Aa. NCBEL III 673.
Seller: D & E LAKE LTD. (ABAC/ILAB), Toronto, ON, Canada
Price: US$883.91 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 22,5 x 14,5 cm. Insges. etwa 16.500 Seiten, mit je einer Titelvignette. *Walter Scott gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Romanciers der englischen Literatur. Hier liegt die Gesamtausgabe seiner Werke vor, die ab 1822, noch zu seinen Lebzeiten, aber gleichwohl anonym, zugleich in Edinburgh und London publiziert wurde. Die Einzelbände enthalten in der Reihe Novels and Tales: 1: Waverley, 2: Waverley und Guy Mannering, 3: Guy Mannering, 4: The Antiquary, 5: The Antiquary und Rob Roy, 6: Rob Roy, 7: Black Dwarf und Old Mortality (Tales of My Landlord, 1st series), 8: Old Mortality (Tales of My Landlord, 1st series), 9: Heart of Mid-Lothian (Tales of my Landlord, 2nd series), 10: Heart of Mid-Lothian (Tales of my Landlord, 2nd series), 11: The Bride of Lammermoor (Tales of my Landlord, 3rd series), 12: The Bride of Lammermoor und A Legend of Montrose (Tales of my Landlord, 3rd series); in der Reihe Historical Romances: 1: Ivanhoe, 2: Ivanhoe und The Monastery, 3: The Monastery, 4: The Abbott, 5: The Abbott und Kenilworth, 6: Kenilworth; in der Reihe Novels and Romances: 1: The Pirate, 2: The Pirate und The Fortunes of Nigel, 3: The Fortunes of Nigel, 4: The Fortunes of Nigel und Peveril of the Peak, 5: Peveril of the Peak, 6: Peveril of the Peak und Quentin Durward, 7: Quentin Durward; und in der Reihe Tales and Romances: 1: St Ronan's Well, 2: St Ronan's Well und Redgauntlet, 3: Redgauntlet, 4: Crusaders, 5: Crusaders, 6: Crusaders und Woodstock, 7: Woodstock. - Die Bände sind insgesamt gut erhalten; nur vereinzelt Altersspuren: in Band Novels and Tales 9: Angebrochenes Frontgelenk, repariert. Die Bände Tales and Romances 3, 5 und 6 etwas wasserrandig im Vorsatz. Einzelne Seiten, vor allem die Vorsatz- und Titelseiten, etwas braunfleckig. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 27200 Einheitlich gebunden in schönen Kalbsledereinbänden mit Rückentiteln und dekorativer Deckel- und Kantenvergoldung, mit dreiseitigem Marmorschnitt.
Seller: Antiquariat Braun, Gengenbach, Germany
Price: US$1635.24 + shipping
Description: The Third Edition. 25 Volumes. Octavo (14 cm x 21,5 cm). c. 12000 pages including 25 Vignettes of Historical Illustration in steel-engravings on each titlepage by W. Archibald after Alexander Nasmyth. Hardcover . Original, very decorative half - leather with gilt lettering on spine and original spine-labels. All Volumes from the library of a "Robert Barker", with his Exlibris. Minor signs of wear only. All Volumes with some slight foxing and very few with a faded dampstain but all Volumes also firm and in very good or even better condition with some minor signs of wear only. Excellent paper and typography. A wonderful reading experience of classics like Ivanhoe. The 12 Volumes of "Novels and Tales" include: I - Waverley / II - Guy Mannering / III - Guy Mannering / IV - The Antiquary / V - Rob Roy / VI - Rob Roy / VII - Tales of My Landlord - Collected and Reported by Jedediah Cleishbotham - Schoolmaster and Parish-Clerk of Gandercleugh, [includes "Old Mortality" and "The Black Dwarf"] / VIII - Tales of My Landlord - "Old Mortality" continued / IX - Tales of My Landlord - "The Heart of Mid Lothian" / X - Tales of My Landlord - "The Heart of Mid Lothian" continued / XI - Tales of My Landlord - "The Bride of Lammermoor" / XII - Tales of My Landlord - "The Bride of Lammermoor" continued and "A Legend of Montrose" - Followed by "A Glossary" // The 7 Volumes of "Novels and Tales" include: I - The Pirate / II - Continuation of "The Pirate" and "The Fortunes of Nigel" / III - "The Fortunes of Nigel" / IV - The Fortunes of Nigel" and "Peveril of the Peak" / V - "Peveril of the Peak" / VI - "Peveril of the Peak and "Quentin Durward" / VII - "Quentin Durward" // The 6 Volumes of "Historical Romances" include: I - Ivanhoe / II - "Ivanhoe" and "The Monastery" / III - "The Momanstery - A Romance" / IV - "The Abbot"; Being The Sequel of "The Monastery" / V - "The Monastery" and "Kenilworth" / VI - "Kenilworth" // Sprache: english.
Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland