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SCOTT, Walter, Sir (1771–1832). Waverly Novels. Edinburgh and London: Robert Cadell; Houlston & Stoneman, 1842–47. 12 volumes, royal 8vo. Half–titles, engraved titles, 120 steel engraved plates including frontispieces, numerous woodcut vignettes in text. Half green morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, elaborate gilt scrollwork and centerpieces in compartments, gilt titling in remainder, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers (boards a gently rubbed, light edge toning to contents). THE ABBOTSFORD EDITION is a desired set not only for its handsome illustrations but also for its larger format. Without the usual foxing. From the private library of a prominent Chicago collector, part II.