Pride and Prejudice
by Austen, Jane; Charles E. Brock [Illustrations]
- Used
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Macmillan and Company, 1895. First Edition Thus. Near Fine. First Charles Brock illustrated edition, signed and dated in black ink by Charles E. Brock with an original drawing of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in cameo on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's original burgundy cloth with boards ornately patterned in blind, with gilt titles to spine and upper board. Near Fine with slight fading to spine, bookplate of William Heighway to front pastedown, some foxing to textblock edge and endsheets, small tear to corner of tissue guard. A beautiful copy, signed and with a wonderful original illustration by Brock.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945628
- Title
- Pride and Prejudice
- Author
- Austen, Jane; Charles E. Brock [Illustrations]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1895
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Spine
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- Fine
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