1814 2Vols Waverley or Tis Sixty Years Since Sir Walter Scott First Edition V...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since Sir Walter Scott 1814 James Ballantyne and Co. for Archibald Constable; Longman : Edinburgh 7.5" by 4.5" 4-358; 370pp SUMMARY The first edition of the first two volumes of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel, set at the time of the Jacobite uprising. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first two volumes only of the three volume first edition of Sir Walter Scott's important novel, regarded as one of the first historical novels of the western tradition.Volumes I and II of the first edition of the work, published anonymously and without the author's name to the title pages. Already a famous poet, Scott chose not to reveal his identity as it was his first foray into prose fiction. While it was an open secret for many years, Scott did not openly admit to authorship until 1827.With half title to volume II only, and fly titles to volumes I and II.Corresponding with the issue points laid out by Greville Worthington in 'A Bibliography Of The Waverley Novels', pages 1-11.With an armorial stamp to the front pastedown of volume II, and an inscription to the head of the title page of volume II.The first edition of two volumes of one of the most important works of literature published in the nineteenth century. CONDITION In mixed bindings. With volume I in a full calf binding, and volume II in a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards. Volume I front board detached, with rear joint starting and board holding firm. Discolouration to volume II back strip, with rubbing to joints and minor loss to spine head. Armorial stamp to volume II front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to head of volume I title page. Spotting to volume II, with areas of significant handling marks, some foxing, and stain to tail of page 245. Pages of volume II bright and generally clean, with light spotting to page perimeters. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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