Scott, Sir Walter

Quentin Durward. Edinburgh: for Archibald Constable and Co., 1823, 8vo (196 x 125mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, original grey boards with paper labels on spines, the Morris L. Parrish copy, [Todd and Bowden 167Aa], some browning and spotting, upper joint of volume three splitting at head; Redgauntlet. Edinburgh: for Archibald Constable and Co., 1824, 8vo (199 x 118mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, 4pp. publisher’s advertisements at end of volume, original green boards with paper labels on spines, [Todd and Bowden 178Aa], some spotting and browning, former cataloguing slip on front fixed endpaper of volume one, joints of volumes one and three splitting; Anne of Geierstein; or, the Maiden of the Mist. Edinburgh: for Cadell and co, 1829, 8vo (202 x 123mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, advertisement leaf at the end of volume 3, original grey boards with paper labels on spines, ownership signatures on upper covers, [Todd and Bowden 227A], some slight spotting, labels slightly torn; Peveril of the Peak. Edinburgh: for Archibald Constable and co., 1822, 8vo (198 x 121mm.), 4 volumes, first edition, half-titles, erratum leaf at the end of volume 3, original grey boards with paper labels on spines, ownership signatures in volumes 1 and 4. [Todd and Bowden 165Aa], extensive repairs to spines, boards somewhat discoloured, offsetting and browning, front endpaper of volumes 2 and 3 torn (13)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."