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Edgeworth (Maria).- Scott (Sir Walter) The Miscellaneous Prose Works, vol. 1 and 3-6 only, vol.1 with presentation inscription from the author to Maria Edgeworth then each vol. with a signed presentation inscription by Edgeworth to her brother-in-law the Rev. Richard Butler half-titles, some spotting or foxing, original boards, worn to varying degrees, vol.1 upper cover all but detached, 8vo, Edinburgh, 1827 (5) ⁂ The inscription from Scott reads 'From the Author'. In volume one Edgeworth has written '1843 March 5th Trim. From Maria Edgeworth to her friend & brother Rev.d R. Butler. To no one less esteemed & beloved by her would she give a copy of any of Sir Walter Scott's from the author, although she has duplicates of these volumes'. In the subsequent volumes she writes 'Trim. March 5th, 1843. The Rev'd Richard Butler from Maria Edgeworth'.