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Scott, Sir Walter.
Kenilworth.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, London;
Date of Publication: 1897
Stock Code: 8662
Octavo, pp. xiii, [1], 473. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Full polished royal blue calf, with 5 raised bands, scarlet label with gilt titles to spine, and gilt decoration to compartments; gilt border to boards and board edges with gilt armorial of The Harrobden School, Middlesex to upper board. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers. Small area of surface loss 1.3 cm x 4 mm approx.) to joint; prize bookplate to front paste-down. A neat, bright copy; Very Good condition. Fanciful novel blending historical fact and fiction, creating intrigue in the court of Elizabeth I, in a handsome prize binding. £35.00