The Monastery by the author of “Waverley” (Sir Walter
Scott). 3 volumes, with most first issue points present. Publisher: Archibald
Constable And Co., And Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, And Brown, Edinburgh /
London, 1820. Issue points: Volume I:
Page 263 correctly numbered; P. 226 Last
Line "Attention" (In Some Copies Of First And Second Editions It Is
"Attentoin"); Vol II: Chapters Duplicated Pp 26 And 63, Again 89 And
123. . In volume 1, pages [1]-58 contain the 'Introductory Epistle' signed by
'Cuthbert Clutterbuck'; pages [59]-76 the 'Answer' by 'the author of Waverly'. Bound
in what appears as the original binding: Half-leather spine with paper wrapped
boards. Original printed paper labels. Bindings
are in very good condition, hinges cracked but bound with mesh so solid and no
separation other than the cracking. Contents clean and exceptionally bright.
Pages are untrimmed. 4 ¾ x 7 ¾ inches. 331,333,351 pages. A very nice set.
Protected by Mylar sleeves. Inventory #21-021. Price: $750.