MARMION; A Tale of Flodden Field

J. Ballantyne: Edinburgh, 1808. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #99-9245

8.5 x 5.5", contemporary full scarlet straight-grain morocco, raised bands, gilt lettering on raised bands with elaborate gilt designs in compartments, involved gilt frames at covers, AEG, 377pp; cxxvii, ink names, hinges heavily scuffed, spine cracked but neatly repaired, minor text spotting, in recent cloth covered board clamshell book-style box with leather spine label. Second edition. WITH 19TH CENTURY ELABORATE AND VERY DETAILED PAINTING OF CLOVELLY HARBOR ON FORE-EDGE HIDDEN UNDER GILT. SCENE INCLUDES NUMEROUS HOUSES BELOW ROCKY CLIFF, SEVERAL PEDESTRIANS ON BEACH FEATURING LARGE ROCKS AND SMALL BOULDERS, SEVERAL FISHING BOATS IN THE HARBOR WATERS, ONE BOAT BEACHED ON ROCKS IN FOREGROUND.

Price: $800.00

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