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Rare Antique 1820 Three-Volume Set – “The Abbot” by SirWalter Scott – Likely First or Early Edition
Offered here is a complete 3-volume antique edition of TheAbbot: A Romance by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1820 — thefirst year of its publication. This set is likely a first or veryearly edition, printed shortly after the novel's initial release.
The Abbot is part of Scott’s acclaimed WaverleyNovels, following The Monastery and centered on the dramaticimprisonment and escape of Mary, Queen of Scots.
This matching 3-volume set features period leatherbindings with gilt tooling and beautiful marbled page edges,consistent with fine 19th-century presentation. These details strongly suggestthe set has retained its original binding, making it even morecollectible.
📚 Item Details:
- Title: The Abbot: A Romance
- Author: Sir Walter Scott
- Publication Date: 1820
- Binding: Full leather with gilt spine titles and decorations
- Edges: Marbled page edges
- Volumes Included: Vol. I, II, III (complete)
- Size: Approx. 6 3/4" x 4 1/4"
📌 Condition Notes:
- Period-appropriate wear to covers and edges
- Volume II front cover is not attached
- Volume III has spine label loss and visible wear
- Some rubbing and cracking to leather as shown in photos
- Gilded spine elements and marbled edges remain vivid
- No loose pages or modern markings
This is a highly displayable and historically significantedition of one of Scott’s key historical novels — perfect for collectors of19th-century literature, antique bindings, or Scottish literary heritage.
📦 Shipping:
- Carefully packed and shipped via USPS Priority Mail
- Tracking and insurance included
