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Complete set of 48 vols., 12mo. approx. 16.5 x 10.5cm). Half dark green 19th century morocco with gilt raised bands, thistle gilt tooling to panels. Marbled boards, edges and endpapers. Engraved frontispiece and title-page to each volume. The frontispiece and title page of Volume 9 (Mortality) are water stained, and one gather of Volume 38 (Talisman) is slightly sprung. Each volume has a plain bookplate with "Clara Ada Blake, the gift of her dear Papa, Ewell, 1865." pasted on to the front endpaper. Marbled boards are a little scuffed in places and there are a few tiny scuffs to morocco spines. Overall a Very Good Set. (Shelf 101 TOP) NOTE: Very Heavy Set (20 kg+) might require extra charges for postage outside the UK. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

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.