A beautiful 19th-century edition of Kenilworth: A Historical Romance of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth by Sir Walter Scott. Published in 1890 by Worthington Co. of New York, this volume captures the height of Victorian book design — with an ornate embossed floral cover, gilt spine label, and intricate geometric detail.
Scott’s Kenilworth tells the tragic story of Amy Robsart and her ill-fated marriage to the Earl of Leicester during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign — a rich historical drama filled with political intrigue, romance, and betrayal.
Details:
📚 Kenilworth: A Historical Romance of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth
🖋️ By Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
🏛️ Worthington Co., New York
🗓️ 1890
🎨 Beautiful embossed brown cloth with black floral and geometric decoration; gilt spine title
📏 Approx. 7.5” x 5”
💫 “The Lady of the Lake” also referenced on spine — part of Worthington’s uniform classics series
📜 Pages clean with age toning; binding partially detached but present and easily restorable. Cover in otherwise excellent condition for a book this old. See photo.
Condition:
Good antique condition. The cover is richly decorated with minimal edge wear and strong shelf presence. Interior pages are clean and evenly toned. The title/copyright leaf has separated from the binding but remains intact — a common issue for books of this era and easily repaired if desired.