Marmion; A Tale of Flodden Field 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.

This 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.

Details

• Item: Antique Hardcover Book
• Title: Marmion; A Tale of Flodden Field
• Author: Sir Walter Scott
• Publisher: Hurst and Company, New York
• Publication Year: Undated, likely circa 1885 to 1895 based on research
• Edition and Printing: Specific edition and printing not confirmed 
• Format and Binding: Padded hardcover with blue textured covering, embossed floral decoration, and gilt title
• Dust Jacket: None present
• Pages: 234 pages
• Genre: Narrative poetry, historical literature
• Language: English
• ISBN: None
• Dimensions: 7.75 x 5 x 1.25 inches

Condition Grade: Fair

Positives

• Graded Fair: The book remains readable and usable, but the exterior shows significant wear that is plainly visible in the photos.
• All pages are reported clean and easy to read, and the photographed pages show crisp, legible printing.
• The gilt page edges remain attractive and retain a strong gold appearance.
• The decorative red ruled borders remain visible throughout the photographed interior pages.
• The blue front cover still retains its gilt Marmion title and embossed floral decoration.
• A portrait of Sir Walter Scott is present near the front of the book.

Issues / Wear

• The padded covering has substantial rubbing, loss, fraying, and exposed material along the corners, edges, and head and foot of the binding.
• The spine and outer joints show heavy surface wear, with areas where the blue covering has worn away.
• The top and bottom board edges are worn and rough, particularly at the corners.
• The page edges show age darkening in addition to the remaining gilt finish.
• Interior pages show light age toning and occasional small spots visible in the photographs.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Marmion was first published in 1808 and became one of Sir Walter Scott's best known narrative poems, telling a story against the background of the Battle of Flodden.

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