W9: Robert Cadell, "The Waverley Novels" 20v of 24 by Sir Walter Scott, 1844-47

Description: IMPORTANT: I have listed several books from the estate of Colonel Louis Arthur Watres. They were once part of his large private library, the bulk of which was lost in the 1937 Pen-Y-Bryn Mansion fire in Scranton, PA. These are among those rescued from the fire by family, friends and staff. This auction features the following: CATEGORYLiteratureAUTHORSir Walter ScottTITLEThe Waverley Novels 20v of 24PUBLISHERRobert CadellYEAR1844-47COVERHardcoverCONDITIONLouis Arthur Watres bookplates. Light dampstain or foxing to front engraving of a few volumes. Gilt pages. No mustiness. Faint whitish oxidation to burgundy leather of covers.OTHER INFO HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF COL. WATRES AND THE PEN-Y-BRYN MANSION: Louis Arthur Watres (April 21, 1851 – June 28, 1937) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 20th district from 1883 to 1890 and as the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1895. Pen-Y-Bryn was the estate of Col. Louis Watres A former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, Spanish-American war veteran, newspaper publisher, politician and entrepreneur, Watres built his nearly 80-acre estate on what is now Pen-Y-Bryn Drive. The castle-like stone mansion was surrounded by sweeping lawns, abundant rambler rose bushes and trees. It featured 23 rooms, five bathrooms, a pipe organ, works of art and Oriental rugs. The estate also contained tennis courts, riding and hiking trails, a concrete pool, a carriage house and a set of tower chimes. On Palm Sunday, March 21, 1937, Col. Watres and some of his employees stayed home while his wife, Effie Julia Hawley Watres, and one of their sons attended church services. They smelled smoke at approximately 12:10 p.m. News accounts state the fire was started by crossed electrical wires, although the exact cause is unknown. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS (OR COMBINED ITEMS) WITH A FINAL VALUE OF $200.00 OR MORE. Payment required within 2 days of purchase.

Price: 255.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

End Time: 2024-12-15T17:57:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 39.63 USD