Rob Roy

Edinburgh: Printed by James Ballantyne and Co. for Archibald Constable and Co., 1818 Three volumes. First edition, first issue, bound with the half-titles. Finely bound in contemporary quarter calf, with marbled paper-covered boards, spines lettered and ruled in gilt, and dark blue labels to spines. Very good set, with some toning and scuffing to spine and boards, some wear to edges of boards, "Lord Gwydyr" bookplates to front pastedowns, some light spotting to pages, and heavy soiling to pp. 74 - 75 in vol. 3. Overall, a sturdy set. Todd & Bowden 112Aa. Rob Roy is an historical novel that tells the story of Frank Osbaldistone, an Englishman who travels to Northumberland during the 1715 Jacobite Rebellions in pursuit of restoring his father's wealth and honor and marrying the woman he's fallen in love with. Along the way, Frank meets the novel's hero, Rob Roy MacGregor, a gentlemanly outlaw and the notorious leader of the Highlanders, who assists Frank in his quests. Scott based his titular hero on the Rob Roy of Scottish folklore, who is sometimes referred to as the "Scottish Robin Hood." A standout in Scott's famed series of Waverley Novels, Rob Roy is noted for its descriptions of the living conditions endured by many early 18th century Scots and its use of the Scots dialect.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.