Sir Walter Scott — Guy Mannering

Edinburgh, James Ballantyne and Co; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Archibald Constable and Co, 1815. Leather. The second edition of this popular historical fiction novel, by Walter Scott, published only one month after the first edition. The second edition, first issue, with the figures as stated by Todd and Burton in their 1998 'Sir Walter Scott: A Bibliographical History, 1796 - 1832&apos.This second edition was published only one month after the first edition.Complete in three volumes.Set in the 1760s to 1780 in Galloway, Scotland, 'Guy Mannering' follows a young boy who is kidnapped at the age of 5 by smugglers. The novel follows the young boy, Harry, and his adventures as he grows up.Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake&apos.Half-title is present to each volume. Bound without the publisher's adverts. Bookplate of John Lewis of Llanfihangel to the front paste downs. In a half calf binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Loss to the head of the spine of Volume I, with a small amount of lifting. Light bumping to the extremities. Spines are a little discoloured. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some scattered spots. Ink inscription to the head of the title pages. Small patch of worming to the tail of the first few pages of Volume II, including the front paste down, heavier worming to the rear, with no loss of text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .