{"product_id":"1848-scott-the-lay-of-the-last-minstrel","title":"1848 Sir Walter Scott The Lay of the Last Minstrel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSir Walter Scott's narrative poem of Border legend and medieval romance, the work that established him as a leading Romantic voice before his novels. This Chapman and Hall edition, undated but mid-19th century, is bound in full leather with rich gilt decoration. The boards carry an elegant border with a central urn of flowers, the spine is divided into raised bands with gilt compartments and lettering, and all edges are gilt and still bright. A previous owner signature, \"Marjory Scott,\" appears on the front endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Sir Walter Scott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | The Lay of the Last Minstrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Publisher | Chapman and Hall, London (186 Strand)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Date | 1848\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Binding | Full leather with gilt decoration, all edges gilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 6.25 in H x 4.25 in W x 0.75 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Inscription | Previous owner signature \"Marjory Scott\" on front endpaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull leather binding with gilt decoration. The binding is secure with no loose pages and no odor. Moderate rubbing and wear to the spine, joints, and corners, with some edge wear consistent with age. Gilt page edges remain bright. Interior pages show light toning and occasional minor spotting. Previous owner signature on the front endpaper and a faint pencil notation at the rear endpaper. A solid and attractive copy with honest age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255410753814,"sku":"AMD-02954","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/April_drews_books_2026-6636.jpg?v=1777408386","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/1848-scott-the-lay-of-the-last-minstrel","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}