William Chambers Walter Scott (18 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Undated edition, bound in scarlet buckram with silt titles to spine and covers, with gilt rule and design on cover. Very good condition: binding is clean and bright and interior is unmarked. A very attractive copy. Poetry. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 536 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. xiii, 309 pp. Softcover. LCC: 9477837 Very good condition; traces of wear on edges of covers. Signed and inscribed by the Editor.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful and engaging look at the life and times of David Ritchie, the original of Sir Walter Scott's Black Dwarf. The author delves into the enigmatic character of Ritchie, exploring his complex psychology, physical deformities, and social isolation. Through meticulous research and personal accounts, the author paints a vivid picture of Ritchie's life in rural Peeblesshire, Scotland, where he became a source of awe and wonder among the local community. The book also examines the broader historical and literary context of the era, shedding light on the social attitudes towards deformity and the role of superstition and folklore in shaping people's perceptions. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced understanding of a fascinating and enigmatic figure, highlighting the profound impact of physical and social adversity on the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Red decorative boards with embossed Victorian designs and scroll work; gilt lettering and gilt page edges; floral end pages. Binding tight and colors vibrant; pages fresh. Light shelf wear to the edges. Illustrated.

Condition: Good. Butler Brothers was not a publisher but rather a retail/wholesale operation established in 1877 (Wikipedia) that supplied "5&10" cent stores. There is a stamp from "C.S. Woolworth's Variety Store, Scranton, Pa." inside the cover. There is also an article about the benefits of such a mercantile at the back of the book. Brown boards w/ a black decorative design and the author's name in a gilt square on spine in very good condition considering its age: usual signs of wear along edges and spine but otherwise the cover is solid. Binding tight. Text block in solid condition; age-related discoloration. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text except for gift inscription dated 1888. viii, 536 pp.…

Hardback. Condition: Good to Very Good - See Descri. Presumed First Edition Thus. 1819 and other dates. Presumed first editions thus. This is a collection of eight pamphlets, tracts and other works, bound in a single volume. The principal piece is 'The Visionary' (Nos. 1, 2, and 3) being political satires first published in the Edinburgh Weekly Journal, and signed Somnambulus [Sir Walter Scott]. The present version includes a preface, and the title-page dated 1819 is present. The full contents of the book, in the order in which they appear, are: An Exposure of the Public Abuses connected with the Ecclesiastical and Civic Arrangements of the City of Edinburgh by William Chambers, No. II., new edition with notes, 1831, 48pp. The Politics of the New Testament, 7th thousand, undated reprint from Tait's Edinburgh Magazine, 16pp. Speech of Rev. John Ritchie delivered at the Complete Suffrage Banquet given in honour of the Scottish Political Martyrs of 1793, 2nd thousand, 1844, 20pp. A Sermon on Self-Inconsitency of Christians in Using or Countenancing the Use of Intoxicating Drinks by Rev. John Ritchie, presumed first edition, 1844, 23pp. Tract on Objections to Unitarian Christianity Considered by Dr. Channing, undated and presumed first thus, pps. 13 to 24. "The Faith in Christ" as Held by Unitarians by George Harris, 2nd edition, 1844, 20pp. Unitarianism Unmasked or Remarks upon A Statement of Unitarian Principles by Mr Harris of Edinburgh by J.A. M., presumed first edition c1813, 8 pp. The Visionary Nos. I.II. & III. by Somnambulus [Walter Scott], presumed first thus, 1819, 55pp. Rob Roy, A National Drama founded on the Celebrated Novel of the Same Name by the Author of "Waverley" [by Isaac Pocock], undated c1822, frontispiece and 68pp. The book is bound in marbled paper covered boards with brown cloth corners and spine and a small label reading "Tracts" on the spine. The binding is probably from the late 19th century, and the case of the book is in good to very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling to the boards. the spine ends are bumped with a little damage to the cloth on the spine corners and there is a split in the cloth of about 1 1/2" on the bottom of the front spine edge and a split of about 1" on the bottom rear spine edge. The contents are tight and the pages generally clean with some of the works in the book having some scattered soiling, staining and light foxing. The soiling is mostly noticeable on the first and last pages of some of the works in the book. The frontispiece to the drama 'Rob Roy' has a 1" tear on the fore edge that has an old paper repair on the back and the title-page shows offsetting from the frontispiece.…

Half title, front. Orig. paper wrappers, with printed parchment d.w. Armorial bookplate of Peter Forbes. v.g. Originally published by Chambers in 1820. David Ritchie, 1740-1811, whom Scott met in 1797, was the inspiration for his Black Dwarf character. He was a brushmaker by trade, but was treated with hostility by his neighbours for his diminished stature, and left Edinburgh for a semi-reclusive existence in Peebles.…

hardcover. Condition: fair. 8vo., (94,82,384,64,(10),80)pp. includes map of S.E. Asia in Travels., map of Van Diemen's Land & one of India in Chamber's, also woodcuts. nice chinese influenced binding - 1/2-leather - black spine with raised bands & gilt label, but spine cap gone, outer hinges starting to wear & inner hinges cracked. Still attractive but worn, contents neat & sound. Pictures available. $.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 328.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 78 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 78 William Chambers , Walter Scott.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1885. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 78, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 78 78.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1880. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 556, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 556 556.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1820. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 285, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 285 285.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 556 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1880. Text in English. This volume presents the collected poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, a seminal figure in Scottish literature. Edited by William Chambers, it includes Scott's most celebrated poems alongside a biographical account of his life. The collection offers insights into the Romantic era's literary landscape and Scott's enduring influence on poetry and narrative forms. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…