Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Lot 500
SCOTT, Walter (1771?1832). The Lady of the Lake. Edinburgh:...
Estimate: $750 - $900
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SCOTT, Walter (1771?1832). The Lady of the Lake. Edinburgh: John Ballantyne et al, 1810. Demy 4to (277 x 220mm). Half-title. [10], 290, cxxix, [1, blank] pp. FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION (p. 86, line 11 of text reads: ?but e?re?), second state of p. 288 without line below text. One of only 2000 copies. Engraved portrait frontispiece by Heath after Saxon (offsetting to title). Later half royal blue morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, compartments gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. NEAR FINE. Todd and Bowden 47Aa. Provenance: From the private library of a local Chicago collector, part one.
