The plot centres on the medieval rivalry between Louis XI of France and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Louis incites the citizens of Li???ge to revolt against Charles, and they seize and murder Charles's brother-in-law, Louis de Bourbon, Bishop of Li???ge, under the command of Louis's ally, William de la Marck, who was hoping to install his son in Louis de Bourbon's place (a real historical event which occurred in 1482). At the time of the murder, Louis is present in Charles' camp at Peronne, hoping to fool him with a ...
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The plot centres on the medieval rivalry between Louis XI of France and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Louis incites the citizens of Li???ge to revolt against Charles, and they seize and murder Charles's brother-in-law, Louis de Bourbon, Bishop of Li???ge, under the command of Louis's ally, William de la Marck, who was hoping to install his son in Louis de Bourbon's place (a real historical event which occurred in 1482). At the time of the murder, Louis is present in Charles' camp at Peronne, hoping to fool him with a false display of friendship. Charles, however, sees through his mask of deceit, accuses him of instigating the uprising, and has him imprisoned. Louis's superior coolness of mind permits him to allay Charles's suspicions and to regain his liberty. In a sub-plot, the Burgundian heiress Isabelle de Croye takes refuge at Louis's court when Charles attempts to give her hand in marriage to his odious favourite Campo-Basso. Louis, in turn, resolves to give her in marriage to the bandit-captain William de la Marck, and sends her to Flanders under the pretence of placing her under the protection of the Bishop of Li???ge. She is guarded on her journey by Quentin Durward, an archer, who has left behind poverty in Scotland to join the Archers of Louis's Scottish Guard. Quentin prevents the intended treachery and earns Isabelle's love. Charles, though, promises her in marriage to the Duke of Orl???ans (heir to the French crown) but she refuses, and, in anger, the Duke promises her to whoever brings him the head of de la Marck. This Quentin does with the help of his uncle, Ludovic Lesley, and wins Isabelle's hand.
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Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $9.27, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Marcus Ward & Co., Ltd.
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No publication date, introduction dated 1831. Front cover illumination, illustrated. Cover and backstrip sunned. Clean text, tight binding. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $9.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1905 by Thomas Nelson and Son.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $105.00, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1907 by Henry Frowde.
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None. Near Fine. A lovely edition of this historical novel by Walter Scott. With illustrations. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI. Re-bound in a decorative quarter vellum binding with red cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart, lightly rubbed in places. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. There is a prizewinner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Near Fine.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $148.24, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1823 by Archibald Constable and Co.
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None. Good Only. The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical French novel 'Quentin Durward', complete in three volumes. The first edition of this work. Complete in three volumes. Each volume bound with the half-title. 'Quentin Durward' is a historical novel following the story of the eponymous Scottish archer during the friend of Louis XI in France. The novel focuses on the rivalry between Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' was the first poem of his that brought him into the spotlight of the public's eye, establishing him as one of the most popular writers of his time. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-titles, 'Caroline J. Adey'. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, sound. Some rubbing to the boards and spines. A little loss to the head and tail of the spines, and minor bumping to the extremities. Joints are starting but firm, resulting in the spines to be lifting a little. Hinges are starting but firm. Title page of Volume II is detached but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with only the very occasional spot. Good Only.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $187.13, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1823 by Archibald Constable and Co.
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None. Good. The first edition of Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, set in France during the reign of Louis XI. The first edition of this work, complete in three volumes. 'Quentin Durward' is a historical novel following the story of the eponymous Scottish archer during the reign of Louis XI in France. The novel focuses on the rivalry between Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. Lacking the half title to each volume, but retaining all three fly-titles. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. Â With the bookplate 'Bloomfield' to each front pastedown, and with the inscription 'B. Bloomfield' to the head of each title page. In full calf bindings. Significant rubbing to back strips and boards, with minor losses of leather to back strip heads and tails. Front joint of volume III starting, with board a touch tenderly held. Front hinge of volume I strained, and somewhat tender. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Front free endpaper of volume I renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Inscriptions to head of title pages. Pages clean and bright. Good.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $210.01, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1823 by Archibald Constable and Co.
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None. Good. A first edition of Sir Walter Scott's Quentin Durward, in attractive leather binding. Complete in three volumes, the work concerns itself with a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI, and is an excellent example of the both Scott's historical novels and of the genre on the whole, despite several historical inanaccuracies allowed by him. The volume contains a lengthy introduction by the author, and the bookbinders' label of J and J Thomson of Manchester to the pastedown of volume one. Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historian, playwright and novelist. A prolific author, his works are still widely acclaimed, with his most famous works including, 'Ivanhoe', 'Waverly' and 'The Bride of Lammermoor'. A prominent member of the Tory party in Edinburgh, he was also active in a number of societies, acting as the President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh for twelve years. In half-calf binding with gilt detailing. Externally sound, there is wear to the extremities, boards, joints and backstrip, with some strain to hinges. Bookbinders label to the front pastedown of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean throughout, with the odd spot throughout. Good.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $401.48, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1823 by Archibald Constable and Co.
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None. Near Fine. A lovely copy of the first edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel Quentin Durward, in three very smart volumes. The first edition of this work in a half calf binding, with marbled boards and edges. Previous owner's stamp to the front paste downs. Ink inscription to the title pages of all volumes. Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in three volumes in London on 17 May 1823 by Hurst, Robinson, and Co., and in Edinburgh two days later by Archibald Constable and Co. Sir Walter Scott was best known for his Waverley novels, which were the most popular and widely read novels in Europe for almost a century. As with all the Waverley novels published before 1827, this work was first published anonymously, only stating that it was written by 'The Author of 'Waverley, Peveril of the Peak' to the title page. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative. In a half calf binding. Externally very smart, with minimal rubbing to the extremities. Colour and gilt remain bright. Irregularity in the marbling to the front board of Vol II. Marbled paper to the front board of Vol I is lifting very slightly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Near Fine.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $16.64, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of Quentin Durward to cart. $26.00, good condition, Sold by artlessmissals rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1945 by Longmans.
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Good. 1945. Has been stored in plastic bag. Fragile, tattered with foxing scattered throughout. Former owner name on title page. Spine creased with tears at ends of spine. 3 inch tear to cover and title page but cover still intact. Binding solid, pages age toned with foxing throughout, a few notes on reverse of title page, a few pages have small holes. French fold type wraps have handling soil, quite toned with scuffs and rubs. Extremities lightly bumped and rubbed with some erosion.
