Philadelphia: John D. Morris & Company, [1905]. Edition de Luxe. Hardcover. Green and blue marbled boards with tan leather spine and corners; gilt letters and decoration on spine; gilt top edges; matching marbled flyleaves, 308 pp., BW plate as frontispiece. VG- (Original leather spine and corners have moderate wear, esp. more substantial at head of outer spine with a small piece missing; inscription for former owner on an early page; otherwise spotless and crisp and clean inside; some pages remain uncut, spine shows moderate wear). See photo Deluxe edition biography of Scottish author Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). With an introduction by former Secretary of State John Hay: a reprint of a speech he gave at Westminster Abbey in 1897. Please note that this is an original printed book, and not an e-book, paperback reprint, or print-on-demand title. As such, it is uncommon, especially in such good condition.#sirwalterscott#biography#rare#antique#hardcover