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Edinburgh: James Ballantyne and Co. for Archibald Constable; Longman, 1814 . First edition. Leather. Good Only. 7.5" by 4.5". None. The first edition of the first two volumes of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel, set at the time of the Jacobite uprising. 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…

The novel 'Waverley' by Walter Scott is regarded as the first historical novel in the English language, blending history with fiction to portray the Jacobite uprising of 1745.

The first edition can be identified by the title page, which lists 'W. Bulmer and Co.' as the printer and 'Archibald Constable and Company' as the publisher.