Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 1

Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 1

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[Austen, Jane] | An important association copy of Austen's most beloved novel

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July 21, 02:20 PM GMT

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100,000 - 150,000 USD

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[Austen, Jane]

Pride & Prejudice: A Novel. By the Author of "Sense and Sensibility." London: T. Egerton, 1813


3 volumes, 12mo (165 x 105 mm). Half-titles; scattered light foxing, offsetting and soiling, ownership signatures at upper margins of title-pages closely trimmed, Vol. I half-title in facsimile. Early 19th-century half green morocco and marbled boards, spines ruled and lettered in gilt, edges speckled red; upper board of Vol. III detached, other joints starting, restoration at spine ends, covers trifle rubbed. In custom black cloth clamshell case, gilt-lettered green morocco label to spine.