The lady of the lake; a poem ... The seventh edition

Edinburgh: for John Ballantyne and London: for Longman, Hurst, Rees [et al], 1810. 8vo, pp. [10], 433; contemporary full polished dark brown calf, gilt Greek key border on covers enclosing a blindstamped roll and double gilt rules, floral ornaments in the corners, smooth spine in 6 gilt-decorated compartments, stained red in 3, gilt lettered in 1, all edges dappled; front board neatly reattached; all else very good in what looks to be a Scottish binding. One of Scott's best known and best loved works which went through no less than 12 editions and/or impressions in 1810 alone. Lowndes, p. 2225. Todd & Bowden 47Ak. (Inventory #: 25481) (truncated)