Shelfmark
TG
Author
Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson), 1794 - 1854 (John Gibson),
Title
Memoirs of the life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart..
Publication, distribution, etc.
[Edinburgh] : Robert Cadell, Edinburgh. John Murray and Whittaker and Co., London., MDCCCXXXVII.-MDCCCXXXVIII. [1837-1838]
Physical description
7 v. : port., fold. facsim. ; 21 cm.
Note
Preface signed: J.G. Lockhart. London, December 20, 1836.
Note
With errata slips for v. 1, 2, & 6.
Note
Printer statement from colophon: "Edinburgh: Printed by Ballantyne and Co., Paul's work."
Note
Memoir of the early life of Sir Walter Scott written by himself: v. 1, p. 1-60.
Provenance
Armorial bookplates of Harold Frederic Andorsen.
Binding
19th century citron goatskin; border and spine decoration of gilt-tooled double fillets; gilt roll along the board edges; hollow spine; tan calf spine labels; gilt top edge; decorated endpapers; ochre silk bookmarks. Binder's stamp: "Bound by G. S. Smith, Edinb."
Copy-specific note
Extra-illustrated set, with ms. index of plates added, in a 19th century hand with later additions in pencil, bound into each volume.
Subject
Added entry--name
Cadell, Robert publisher.
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Murray, John, 1778 - 1843 publisher.
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Smith, G. S. bookbinder.
Added entry--name
Andorsen, Harold F. former owner.
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James Ballantyne and Co. printer.
Added entry--name
Whittaker & Co. publisher.
Added entry--place
Scotland Edinburgh.
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England London.
Identifier
B49896