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1824 · 008222 — London: Hurst Robinson and Co 1824. Edinburgh : Printed by James Ballantyne & Co. Ballantyne's Novelist's Library v. 6-8.edited by Sir Walter Scott. Three volumes bound in contemporary full polished calf the backs with two brown calf labels lettered in gilt and three sections ornately decorated in gilt printer's name in gilt at tail edges marbled prior owner name and small gift inscription in pencil light wear at edges mild toning approx. 25 pp. Vol. III with creasing a Very Good Plus set. RARE the last copy sold at auction 1972 RBH. The first editions of these novels published 1740-1742. . "Pamela" is considered by most to be the first novel published in English. A heavy set please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for priority mail and international orders please inquire before ordering. v. 1. Pamela or Virtue Rewarded. The History of Clarissa Harlowe in a series of letters -- v .2. The History of Clarissa Harlowe -- v. 3. The History of Sir Charles Grandison Bart. in a series of letters. First Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good Plus/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hurst, Robinson, and Co Hardcover books