Green cloth binding with gilt title on the spine and front board.

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This is a First Edition published in 1892 

The New Border Tales is a classic collection of folklore and regional stories by Scottish author Sir George Douglas. While often associated with the early 1930s, the true first edition was published in 1892 by Walter Scott in London. 

Key Details & Context

• Author: Sir George Brisbane Scott Douglas (1856–1935). 
• True First Edition: 1892, Walter Scott, London.
• Circa 1930 Copies: This specific timeframe is likely an undated reprint or part of a publisher’s reissue series from the Walter Scott Publishing Company. 
• Content: A prominent collection of short stories that capture the rich history, local legends, and culture of the Anglo-Scottish Border region.