Rare Antique 1820 Three-Volume Set ? ?The Abbot? by Sir Walter Scott ? Likely First or Early Edition Offered here is a complete 3-volume antique edition of The Abbot: A Romance by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1820 ? the first year of its publication. This set is likely a first or very early edition, printed shortly after the novel's initial release. The Abbot is part of Scott?s acclaimed Waverley Novels, following The Monastery and centered on the dramatic imprisonment and escape of Mary, Queen of Scots. This matching 3-volume set features period leather bindings with gilt tooling and beautiful marbled page edges, consistent with fine 19th-century presentation. These details strongly suggest the set has retained its original binding, making it even more collectible. ? Item Details: Title: The Abbot: A Romance Author: Sir Walter Scott Publication Date: 1820 Binding: Full leather with gilt spine titles and decorations Edges: Marbled page edges Volumes Included: Vol. I, II, III (complete) Size: Approx. 6 3/4" x 4 1/4" ? Condition Notes: Period-appropriate wear to covers and edges Volume II front cover is not attached Volume III has spine label loss and visible wear Some rubbing and cracking to leather as shown in photos Gilded spine elements and marbled edges remain vivid No loose pages or modern markings This is a highly displayable and historically significant edition of one of Scott?s key historical novels ? perfect for collectors of 19th-century literature, antique bindings, or Scottish literary heritage. ? Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped via USPS Priority Mail Tracking and insurance included