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Click here to see our other books! The Fortunes of Nigel Sir Walter Scott 1822 Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co : Edinburgh; London 8" by 5" [4], xlviii, 313; [4], 334; [4], 349, [1], 2, 5-6, 3-4pp SUMMARY The first edition of this popular historical fiction novel by Walter Scott, set in London during the reign of King James VI/I. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good 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 The first edition. Complete in three volumes. Half-title present to each volume. Six pages of adverts to the rear of Volume III, misbound with the pagination reading 1-2, 5-6, 3-4. 'The Fortunes of Nigel' is one of Sir Walter Scott's popular historical novel. Set during the seventeenth century between 1623 and 1624, the novel follows the young nobleman, Nigel Olifaunt, Lord Glenvarloch, on his journey to London to request to the King that he repay his father's loan. Chaotic court life is presented whilst Olifaunt finds his place on earth, making enemies along the way. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpapers. CONDITION In a quarter calf binding with paper to the boards. Externally, worn. Front board of Volume I may detach, even with careful handling. Bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spines. Numerical ink to the spines. Light rubbing and marks to the boards and spines. Crack to the head and tail of the rear joint and to the head of the spine of Volume I. Crack to the head and tail of the joints of Volume II and to the front joint of Volume III, rear joint of Volume III is starting. A small amount of loss to the front joint of Volume II. Remnants of a label to the head of the front joint of Volume III. Rear hinge of Volume I is strained. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Pages 307-310 of Volume I are detaching. Overall Condition: Good 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