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This well-preserved beautiful hardcover is in good condition. The pages are tight, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. A dust jacket is not present. T. Nelson & Sons Ltd. was a British publishing company founded in 1832 by Thomas Nelson in Edinburgh, Scotland. It became one of the most influential publishing houses of the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for producing religious texts and classic literature. Sir Walter Scott’s The Talisman is a historical novel first published in 1825 as part of Tales of the Crusaders. Set during the Third Crusade (1189–1192), it follows the rivalry between Richard the Lionheart and other leaders, as well as a secret romance and political intrigue. The novel centers on Sir Kenneth of Scotland, who embarks on a secret mission for Richard the Lionheart. He encounters a mysterious Saracen knight, who later reveals himself to be Saladin, the great Muslim leader. Political tensions between Richard, the Templars, and other Crusader leaders play a major role in the narrative. T. Nelson & Sons was a prominent publisher of Walter Scott’s novels, as they were widely read in Victorian-era Britain. Their editions helped preserve Scott's legacy and made his works accessible to a broad audience.

This beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Rob Roy edition published by Wordsworth Classics in 1995 is a reprint of Rob Roy, a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1817. Set in the early 18th century, the novel follows Frank Osbaldistone, an Englishman who becomes entangled in Scottish politics and the Jacobite uprisings. Along the way, he crosses paths with the legendary outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Blending adventure, romance, and historical commentary, Rob Roy remains one of Scott’s most celebrated works.

This beautiful, well-preserved hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is near fine, orange cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Story of Ivanhoe for Children is an adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's classic novel, tailored for younger readers. The 1986 edition was published by Lamboll House. This edition is a reprint of the version previously published by A & C Black Limited in 1899.

This well-preserved beautiful Riverside edition is in near fine condition, with no marks. The pages are tight and unmarked. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and unmarked. The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1818, is one of the most acclaimed novels in Scott's Waverley series. Set in early 18th-century Scotland, it draws on historical events such as the Porteous Riots in Edinburgh while exploring themes of justice, morality, and redemption. The novel takes its name from the old Tolbooth prison, often called the "Heart of Mid-Lothian," which once stood near St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Literary scholar John Henry Raleigh edited a 1966 edition of The Heart of Mid-Lothian as part of a series reintroducing Scott's work to mid-20th-century readers.