Author: James Hogg
Title: The Queen&Apos;S Wake: A Legendary Poem
Description: Edinburgh , William Blackwood; John Murray, 1815. Leather. James Hogg's renowned narrative poem, which tells the tale of various bards who enter a competition organised by Mary, Queen of Scots. The fourth edition. In a quarter calf binding. 'The Queen's Wake' is a long poem by the Scottish writer, James Hogg, presenting the contributions of various bards to a competition organised by Mary, Queen of Scots. James Hogg is best known today for his novel 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner&apos. He was the close friend of many famous writers, including Sir Walter Scott. With a publisher's advertisement to the front. The previous owner's bookplate is attached to the front paste-down, with two contemporary ink inscriptions on the front free endpaper and title page. In a quarter calf binding. Externally, generally smart with some shelf wear and marks to the boards. Spotting and light offsetting to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front paste-down and ink inscription to the front free endpaper and title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally, bright and clean with a few scattered spots and some age-toning to the edges. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Poetry Mary, Queen of Scots Scotland Ettrick Shepherd Mary, Queen of Scots Sir Walter Scott None


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