1870 Rare Book ~ The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott Illustrated by Edward Henry Corbould.

Author: Sir Walter Scott. Edward Henry Corbould, illustrator.
Title: The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
Publisher: London, George Routledge, and Sons, no date (circa 1870)
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: xii-740 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good elaborate green cloth binding with gilt-stamped designs and lettering on the front cover and spine. Decorative floral motifs and intricate medallions adorn the cover, presenting a classic Victorian aesthetic (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining mainly on the last page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the detailed black-and-white engravings by Edward Henry Corbould.

The book: This volume is a testament to Sir Walter Scott's literary legacy, encompassing his mastery of narrative poetry and vivid storytelling. His works evoke the historical romance of Scotland and the grandeur of medieval life, rendered in a richly illustrated edition. The book features a selection of Scott's most renowned poems, including The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field, The Lady of the Lake, The Vision of Don Roderick, and The Lord of the Isles.

The author: Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, FRSE (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, Old Mortality, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian, and The Bride of Lammermoor.

The illustrator: Edward Henry Corbould, R.I. (5 December 1815 in London – 18 January 1905 in London) was a British artist, noted as a historical painter and watercolorist.