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Chronicles of Canongate; By The Author Of "Waverly," &c

Scott, Sir Walter

Edinburgh & London: Cadell and Co., and Simpkin and Marshall, 1827. First edition. leather_bound. 351, 374 pages. 18 x 12 cm. First state. Although Scott’s name does not appear on the title, the introduction acknowledges his authorship of the Waverley novels for the first time in print. While working on his major project, "The Life of Napoleon," Scott was granted the right to work for himself on smaller projects, hence this effort, a collection of shorter fiction. Clean, fresh set, head of volume I chipped, flat spines decorated and lettered in gilt. Contemporary full light brown morocco in diamond panel design. All edges marbled. Very good. 2 vols. Item #22632

Price: $350.00