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Jane Austen

Sense And Sensibility

T. Egerton

1813

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A finely bound second edition of Jane Austen's debut novel, Sense And Sensibility.

  • Sold as a set of 3 volumes.
  • Jane Austen (English).
  • London: Printed for the author by T. Egerton, 1813. 
  • 12mo.
  • Complete with all the half-titles, bound without final blanks (as often).
  • Contemporary sprinkled half-calf with marbled paper sides, spine ruled in compartments gilt, twin red morocco title labels, housed in a leather-entry slipcase.  


Austen’s debut novel and one of her several masterpieces, was originally issued in this three-volume format with a print run thought to be in the hundreds. It was so well received that Austen paid for this second edition to be printed. It has remained in print ever since.

Condition Report

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Some slight foxing.

Light rubbing at extremities.

Two volumes expertly rebacked preserving the original spines.

Some typical albeit light spotting throughout.

Minor signs of age and handling.

Language

English

Subject

Novels, English literature and history, Literature, Fiction, Fine bindings

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