SHORT, William Henry. De Merley. A Legend of the Wansbeck, in the Olden Time. 

Morpeth: James Mackay, 1849. Large 8vo. [21.3 x 13.3 cm]. (4), 444 pp. 

Bound in neat contemporary half calf over marbled boards with gilt title on spine. Joints and boards a little rubbed; contents very good. A well-executed specimen of provincial Northumberland printing. 

Ownership inscription of Isabella Rodgers of Morpeth dated May 14, 1890 on pastedown. Title-page a little soiled at corners.

Scarce sole edition of this historical novel set in twelfth century Northumberland, particularly around the area of Morpeth and the River Wansbeck.