Walter Scott, first Baronet (1771-1832). Scottish novelist and poet. "... and when Quentin appeared, two sentinels crossed their pikes." Sample of an engraving belonging to a French edition of "Quentin Durward", with illustrations by Pellicer. Novel of adventure published in 1823 set in 15th century France, where the tittle character saves the life of King Louis XI (1423-1483), protects and fall in love with Countess Isabelle de Croye and wins Isabelle's hand in marriage. Engraving. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Later colouration.
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