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SCOTT, Walter, Sir (1771–1832). The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland. London: for Longman, Hurst, Rees, et al, 1814–1817.
2 volumes, super royal 4to (360 x 260 mm). 96 PROOF ENGRAVINGS ON INDIA PAPER including additional title–pages. Includes the 16pp. canceled introduction at the beginning of Vol. I (not mentioned in Todd & Bowden or any other copy). Full late 19th century mottled calf with ornate gilt border, rebacked preserving original morocco lettering–pieces gilt in two compartments, edges gilt, gilt dentelles, STAMP–SIGNED BY RIVIERE & SON. Provenance: Sir William Augustus Fraser, 4th Baronet (1826–1898), his red bookplate.
FIRST EDITION, LARGEST ISSUE WITH EARLY PROOF ENGRAVINGS. RARE: Todd and Bowden only located two copies of this issue (Harvard University and Widener and Houghton Libraries). Todd & Bowden 73Aa.