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Walter Scott, Old Mortality volume IIThe Waverley novels of Walter Scott (1771-1832) were a publishing sensation throughout the 19th century. 1816's Old Mortality was published in two volumes. This edition of volume II was originally book 10 of the 48-volume complete Border Edition of the Waverley novels, published in 1892. This is an expensively-produced edition, with five full-page etchings, author's notes and a glossary of Scots terms.Hardback in red boards with gold embossing to front and spine. Pages are gilt-edged at top and deckle-edged at side and bottom. Maroon endpapers printed with a gold design.There is sunning to the cover, partic.