Sir Walter Scott — Chronicles of the Canongate

Edinburgh, Cadell and Co. 1827 . Leather. The first issue of the two volume second edition of this collection of tales from Sir Walter Scott, all of which take place in the Scottish highlands. The second edition, first issue of this work. Todd 206Ab, with page 31 line 14/15 reading 'lineage / to&apos. Complete in two volumes. These two volumes comprise the first series of 'Chronicles' which contain four stories total: 'Chrystal Croftangry's Narrative', 'The Highland Widow', 'The Two Drovers', and 'The Surgeon's Daughter&apos.  Retaining half titles. With the bookplate of Charles James Fox Bunbury to each front pastedown, and further inscriptions to front free endpapers. With eight page publisher's catalogue to the rear dated Oct. 1827. To the title page it is stated that this work is written by 'The author of 'Waverley'' which is known to be Sir Walter Scott. The first few novels from the Waverley series were printed anonymously. Scott publicly acknowledged his authorship of these works in 1827 with this work, with his name stated to the end of the introduction.   In half calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strips and boards, with losses of calf to back strip head and tail. Joints starting, with boards tenderly held. Bookplates to front pastedowns, inscriptions to front blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .