Description: Click here to see our other books! Southennan John Galt 1830 Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley : London 8" by 5" [5], 2-321, [3]; [5], 2-312; [3], 2-336pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition of John Galt's historical fiction novel following the turbulent life of Mary Queen of Scots. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work.The first edition of this work.Complete in three volumes.Half-title present to Volume I and II. Volume III bound without half-title.A Scottish historical fiction novel set during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, taking place in the highlands of Scotland. An exciting novel featuring important historical figures such as Lord Darnley, Mary Stuart, and David Rizzio.Written by John Galt, a Scottish novelist known for being the first political novelist in the English language, and the first novelist to discuss the issues of the Industrial Revolution in his works.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown of Volume I.Two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume I CONDITION In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, with some loss to the spines and joints. Light marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Front hinge of Volume III is strained, rear hinge of Volume I is starting. Front hinge of Volumes I and II are weak, boards held by cords only. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Faint tidemark to the first few pages of Volume II. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley
Author: John Galt
Binding: Hardback
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1830
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
