The Works of Jane Austen in 10 Volumes. Edited by R. Brimley Johnson, Illustrated by William C. Cooke. London: J.M. Dent & Co, 1894-95.
- Sense and Sensibility (1895)
- Pride and Prejudice (1894)
- Mansfield Park (1895)
- Persuasion (1895)
- Northanger Abbey (1894)
- Emma (1895)
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A fantastic example of this scarce set of Jane Austen's works, here complete in completely original condition, beautifully illustrated in each volume.
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Size: 117 x 176 mm (approx., each)
Condition:
Uniform original publisher's cloth bindings, backstrips uniformly dulled as typical, but still remains attractive on the shelf. Bindings cocked as typical causing some shelf lean. Typical minor discolouration to cloth in places. Joints & hinges all secure, all boards securely attached. Page edges a little toned as often, top edges gilt, dulled. Ex libris stamp to front pastedowns (as published) with the name section filled in, verso blank with a gift inscription dated 1960, else generally internally excellent through each volume, with the tissue guards toned as typical, protecting the pages. Page edges (fore-edge and bottom) uncut as published.
