{"product_id":"antique-scottish-books-1888","title":"1888 Scottish Tales Antique Book Set of Four","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis group of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntique Scottish Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e dates to 1888 and includes the first four consecutive volumes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilson’s Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, all wearing their wonderfully aged olive cloth covers with Scottish heraldic and thistle decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished in London by Walter Scott and revised by Alexander Leighton, the four Victorian clothbound books contain Scottish historical, traditional and imaginative tales by John Mackay Wilson, Leighton, Hugh Miller and others. These are Volumes I–IV from the larger 24-volume collection and are being sold together as one matching group. Expect age-related wear, rubbing and discoloration consistent with books that have been knocking around since Queen Victoria was still in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Cloth-covered hardcover boards; paper pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Walter Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e London, England\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1888\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/b\u003e Volumes I, II, III \u0026amp; IV of a 24-volume collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Four books, sold together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEditor:\u003c\/b\u003e Revised by Alexander Leighton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilson’s Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Olive-toned decorated publisher’s cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Scottish heraldic shield\/lion and thistle motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Late Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle Keywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, Scottish, antique books, decorative books, traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with visible age-related wear, rubbing, fading\/discoloration and wear to edges and corners. Please review photographs closely for individual condition. No representation is made that the four volumes constitute the complete 24-volume collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.75 inches long and 5 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept together as a four-book stack or consecutive run on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Room Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e Library, living room bookcase, study, bedside table, console or stacked beneath a lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Capitol Vintage Charm ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055657050252,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/2984\/0268\/files\/Photoroom_20260820_110328.jpg?v=1787238824","url":"https:\/\/shop.capitolvintagecharm.com\/products\/antique-scottish-books-1888","provider":"Capitol Vintage Charm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}