Description
Set is complete in 48 volumes which is standard. First issue. Printed in 1829-1832. First collected edition of the Waverly novels. In the original bindings. Condition: Set has some condition flaws. Generalized shelf abrasions. Still an extremely attractive set. All hinges strongly attached. The plates are foxed. Abrasions. Some gouging. Some minor splits or micro head caps chips. The set is consistent in its appearance. The main condition flaw is in volume ten, Old Mortality, is missing pages 1-4, And the frontisplate is detached. This is articulated in the pictures as well. The missing pages could be acquired from a similar set and then bound in by a professional bindery in order to complete the four missing pages, or kept as is. Old armorial bookplate on front end papers. Still an attractive set for rustic antiquarian display. The paper is high grade and this could be a good reading set from the original first collected edition. Approximately 6 inches tall. These are smaller sized, as issued. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail. 2022.03.23
elburatski8c
Item arrived on time and as described. The antiquarian books I purchased were very well packaged. Throughout there was timely and helpful communication. For me, was a first-time experience with this seller and was just as one would hope for, and expect, from a seller. The seller deserves the highest positive feedback. I strongly recommend seller for the great array of antiquarian items, and for the competence and reliability of the seller in delivering on their end of the transaction process.
abdullahkady
The set of books that I purchased were better than described and expertly packaged. The shipping was faster than expected, as upgraded shipping was provided at no extra cost. This seller was slow at responding to some of my messages and offers, but really came through in the end and made this a great experience. I would recommend Ari Rare Books to the discerning collector!
Haresh Patel
I’ve bought many things from this seller, and I’ve looked at this set for about 10 years. They arrived, as always, exactly as described, beautifully packed, and I love them. I don’t know where they find things, but they’re always exquisite.