1809 Antique Book The Lay of The Last Minstrel A Poem by Walter Scott Illustrated Hanau-Lichtenberg Coins below horse

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date 1826 belowObverse legend: “• GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA •”Engraver: William WyonReverse: crowned lion atop crown

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1809 Antique Book The Lay of The Last Minstrel A Poem by Walter Scott Illustrated Hanau-Lichtenberg Coins below horseThe Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805) is a narrative poem in six cantos with copious antiquarian notes by Walter Scott. Set in the Scottish Borders in the mid 16th century, it is represented within the work as being sung by a minstrel late in the 1600s. Author: Sir Walter Scott (15 August 1771 21 September 1832), was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright and historian. Publication date: 1809Publisher: John Sharpe, PiccadillyLovely antique