Sir Walter Scott Waverley Novels Edinburg Edition De Luxe Limited No 349 12 Volume Partial Set
 
A visually striking 12-volume partial antique set from The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott, issued as the Edinburg Edition De Luxe by John D. Morris & Company, Philadelphia. One of the interior limitation pages shown confirms this is set number 349 from a limited edition of 1000 sets printed for subscribers only.
This is the kind of set that sells on atmosphere as much as title. The decorated spines, period styling, and honest age make it especially attractive for home libraries, law offices, book-themed interiors, historic house décor, and photography or stage display. Collectors looking for a fine, complete set will want a stronger example, but buyers looking for authentic antique presence often prefer exactly this sort of timeworn look.
Comparable market offerings show a 12-volume good-condition lot at $101.25, a 22-volume very good set at $140.75, and individual volumes from this same edition commonly marketed in the mid-teens to about twenty dollars each. Because this is a partial set in poor condition, it is best positioned as an affordable decorative antique lot with genuine scarcity and charm rather than as a premium collector set.
Condition:
Poor overall antique condition. Bindings are loose, and some are detached or partially detached. There is noticeable wear to the spines, boards, edges, corners, and surfaces throughout, with rubbing, scuffing, and age-related deterioration visible in the photos. The interiors appear complete, and you noted that all pages are attached. Best categorized as a decorative antique set with restoration potential.
Why buyers may want this set:
It is a real numbered limited edition. It has excellent shelf character. It provides instant old-library atmosphere. It can work beautifully as display décor. And it is far more affordable than a complete or structurally stronger set from the same series.
With nearly 5 decades in this industry, we have handled everything from fine antiquarian books to worn decorative shelf sets, and we know that condition is only one part of value when visual impact is this strong. If you have any questions about the item you are viewing, please email us and we will be happy to provide answers.