THE WAVERLY NOVELS OF SIR WALTER SCOTT. Leather Set. Complete in 25 volumes
by Scott, Sir Walter
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Edinburgh: Adam & Charles Black, 1870 - 1871. CENTENARY EDITION. First Edition of this edition, with new annotations from the Author's original manuscripts NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED. Advertisement to this edition dated December of 1869, with this set finally printed in 1870 - 1871. With a general index and a glossary. Bound in morocco leather bindings. Gilded spines. Raised hubs. Marbled edges and end papers. Printed on quality paper. Engraved frontisplates and title page vignettes. 7.25 inches tall. 30.5 inches of shelf space. VERY GOOD condition. The leather is very supple and fresh. The hinges are 100% fully attached. Printed on quality paper that is very fresh, bright, and clean. Some general rubs / shelf wear / abrasion. An early name on second blank end paper. This set displays beautifully. In 1814, Sir Walter Scott published Waverly, which is often regarded as the first historical novel. His subsequent novels have come to be known collectively as the Waverly Novels. The set includes his most famous, Ivanhoe. The Centenary Edition. Titles as follows: 1. Waverly 2. Guy Mannering 3. The Antiquary 4. Rob Roy 5. Old Mortality 6. Montrose, etc. 7. Mid-Lothian 8. Lammermoor 9. Ivanhoe 10. The Monastery 11. The Abbot 12. Kenilworth 13. The Pirate 14. Nigel 15. Peveril 16. O. Durward 17. St. Ronan's Well 18. Red Gauntlet 19. Betrothed, etc. 20. Talisman, etc. 21. Woodstock 22. Maid of Perth 23. Anne of Geierstein 24. Rob't of Paris 25. S. Daughter, C. Dangerous This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.
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- Merchants Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2179
- Title
- THE WAVERLY NOVELS OF SIR WALTER SCOTT. Leather Set. Complete in 25 volumes
- Author
- Scott, Sir Walter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- CENTENARY EDITION. First Edition of this edition, with new annot
- Publisher
- Adam & Charles Black
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1870 - 1871
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Merchants Rare Books, established in 2003, buys and sells rare and antiquarian books, with an emphasis on first editions and fine antiquarian sets from the 17th - 19th centuries.
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