Sir Walter Scott — Ivanhoe and the Antiquary

Paris, A. and W. Galignani, 1821 . Leather. Scarce Galignani editions of two of Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' novels, attractively bound in full morocco. Two works bound in six volumes.Both published in Paris in 1821 by A. & W. Galignani, present here are the novels 'Ivanhoe' and 'The Antiquary&apos.Retaining the original half title to each volume.'The Antiquary', first published in 1816, is the third 'Waverley' novel, following an amateur historian, archaeologist and collector of items of dubious antiquity. It is scarce in this edition.'Ivanhoe', first published in 1819, is one of Scott's best-known and most influential novels. Set in England in the Middle Ages, it increased public interest in chivalric romance and medievalism. It is very scarce in this early edition.With a contemporary inscription to the head of the half title of volume I of 'Ivanhoe&apos.With four pages of advertisements to the rear of 'Antiquary' volume I.With the bookplate of Geo. D. Harvey to each front pastedown. In morocco bindings with gilt detailing. Light rubbing to back strip heads, otherwise externally lovely. Front hinges of volume II and III Antiquary strained, but firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Inscription to head of volume I Ivanhoe half title. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title pages, with further spotting to page perimeters. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .