{"product_id":"marmion-sir-walter-scott-hurst-victorian-hardcover","title":"Marmion A Tale of Flodden Field by Sir Walter Scott Hurst and Company Victorian Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarmion; A Tale of Flodden Field\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sir Walter Scott is an undated Hurst and Company New York hardcover, likely published during the late nineteenth century, with a blue padded decorative binding, gilt lettering, and gilt page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian edition presents Scott's narrative poem in six cantos, with red ruled borders around the printed pages, notes and illustrations, and the decorative binding style associated with nineteenth century gift editions of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Hardcover Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-poetry-book-collection-reading-vintage\" title=\"Marmion; A Tale of Flodden Field\"\u003eMarmion; A Tale of Flodden Field\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sir Walter Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hurst and Company, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undated, likely circa 1885 to 1895 based on research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specific edition and printing not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padded hardcover with blue textured covering, embossed floral decoration, and gilt title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative poetry, historical literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75 x 5 x 1.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book remains readable and usable, but the exterior shows significant wear that is plainly visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are reported clean and easy to read, and the photographed pages show crisp, legible printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gilt page edges remain attractive and retain a strong gold appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative red ruled borders remain visible throughout the photographed interior pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue front cover still retains its gilt Marmion title and embossed floral decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of Sir Walter Scott is present near the front of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe padded covering has substantial rubbing, loss, fraying, and exposed material along the corners, edges, and head and foot of the binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine and outer joints show heavy surface wear, with areas where the blue covering has worn away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top and bottom board edges are worn and rough, particularly at the corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show age darkening in addition to the remaining gilt finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages show light age toning and occasional small spots visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. 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