8vo. In three volumes. [4], 226; [4], 229, [1]; [4], 235pp, [1]. Contemporary calf, tooled in gilt and blind, contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges. Lightly rubbed. Paper slips pasted to all FEPs seemingly to obscure earlier bookplates, foxed.

A Parisian edition of Sir Walter Scott's (1771-1832) historical novel centred on a kidnapped heir returning to his stolen lands; the second title in the Waverley Novels series. Published anonymously, the novel was an immense hit, with the first edition (1815) sold out on its very first day of publication.