Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott 1903

Rosemary Series by Caldwell Co ~ Leather in Orig Box

Item # 333

Title: Lady of the Lake Author: Sir Walter Scott Type: Poem Copyright: None Shown ~ 1903 Edition: 1830 Edition ~ Printed circa 1903 Publisher: H. M. Caldwell Co New York and Boston Illustrations: Photogravures Signed: No ~ Presentation Inscription 1906 Binding: Full Limp Leather Original Box: Yes Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3/4" Pages: 253 Ex-Library: No Condition: Excellent ~ No rips tears or writing except inscription on first fly leaf. The original box retains the labeling and is in good condition with some tape repairs. Additional Information: Sir Walter Scott originally wrote this influential poem, in 1810, drawing on the romance of the legend, with the setting in Loch Katrine in the Trossachs of Scotland. His material was the subject matter for an opera by Gioachino Rossini, which debuted in Naples in 1819. The Lady of the Lake has been connected to many character roles including King Arthur receiving his sword Excalibur, the enchanting of Merlin, and raising Sir Lancelot after the death of his father. This book was published by the H. M. Caldwell Company of New York and Boston and although it says it is the 1830 edition we believe it is circa 1903. The H.M. Caldwell Co., was in business from 1896 to 1914. Herbert M. Caldwell was a trade book salesman. There is no copyright date listed in the book but the Rosemary Series was published in Leather circa 1903 to 1906. This book is number 27 in the series. This book is still in the original box and tissue as issued. The book has full limp leather covers. The front cover has Lady of the Lake in gold and a raised leather portrait of a girl. There is a brown silk ribbon bookmark attached. It has marbled end sheets. It measures approximately 4 1/2” wide by 6 1/2” tall by 3/4” thick. It has 253 pages with gilt top to the pages. There is an owner presentation inscription on the front flyleaf dated Christmas 1906. The book has a few photogravures with one in the very front of Sir Walter Scott. The book is in excellent condition with no rips, tears or writing other than the afore mentioned inscription. The limp leather is naturally bent at the edges and the original box is in good condition with a few tape repairs. The Contents include the Introduction and the Lady of the Lake a poem in six cantos. They are: The Chase The Island The Gathering The Prophecy The Combat The Guard Room Item # 333 Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott 1903 Price:               SOLD Optional Insurance:                             $0.00 Subtotal:         Shipping:         $0.00 Via:               Media Mail PLEASE NOTE: Shipping price quoted is for the U.S.A. Please click HERE for International Sales.