Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott, Antique Book in A Decorative Victorian Binding

Description: “Kenilworth” is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in the late 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and revolves around the tragic story of Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and his secret marriage to Amy Robsart. The novel intertwines political intrigue, romance, and historical events, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and deception. The central plot focuses on Leicester's ambition to rise in favor with Queen Elizabeth while keeping his marriage to Amy a secret. As the queen becomes infatuated with Leicester, Amy’s presence threatens his plans. The story builds toward a tragic climax, highlighting the consequences of ambition and secrecy. One of the notable settings in the novel is Kenilworth Castle, where Queen Elizabeth visits as a guest of Leicester. The castle, a real historical location in England, is richly described, adding to the novel’s immersive atmosphere. Like many of Scott’s works, “Kenilworth” blends historical facts with fictional elements, making it both a gripping tale and a reflection on the complexities of life in Elizabethan England. It is praised for its vivid characters, attention to historical detail, and its exploration of the often precarious relationships between nobility and royalty. Offered here is a stunning Victorian era copy of "Kenilworth" by Sir Walter Scott, Bart. This decorative gilded volume is part of the Arundel Series. This Adrundel Edition was published in New York by William L. Allison Company. This copy is undated although the Adrundel Edition was published between 1880 and 1883. This stunning antique book comes pre-loved but remains well-preserved for the past 141 years! This stunning antique book of classic literature is vibrantly bound in a Victorian fine binding. It is wrapped in a burgundy cloth featuring a gold gilt blocked title and black decorative accents on the spine, along with black stamped decorative details and designs on the front cover. This lovely antique book measures approximately 7.5” tall by 5” wide and contains 472 printed pages inside. The book remains in Very Good condition, especially when considering it is over 141 years old! This stunning book remains visually appealing on the inside and outside. The decorative Victorian era binding is a mix between a burgundy and a brown color. The binding is tight, solid, and secure with no loose or missing pages. The back interior joint of this book has a split between the back cover and the last free endpaper, exposing the webbing underneath. The interior remains complete and secure. The title page shows some tanning, while the remaining pages only show a bit of tanning around the edges of the pages. This book contains decorative floral patterned endpapers and a built in ribbon page marker to hold your place while reading. The interior text block still has sharp corners and clean edges, much like the exterior covers. The pages remain clean and free of markings, with no spotting, soiling, rips or tears inside. Overall, this book is a bright and clean Victorian antique book that holds a must-read work of classic literature! This scarce book would surely be a welcomed addition to any reader’s bookshelf or library, and it also doubles as stunning and vibrant home decor!

Price: 68 USD

Location: Columbia, Missouri

End Time: 2024-10-10T17:19:25.000Z

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