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Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/N
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Gresham Publishing Co A near fine copy in decorative quarter morocco binding with design by Talwin Morris. Undated but probably around 1910. With black and white frontispiece and 5 further plates by Chris Hammond. The binding has a very bright spine with light scuffing and wear at the spine ends. The waxed moss cloth sides are very clean with some light scuffing to corner tips. Internally the grey endpapers are unmarked. Contents with half title; frontispiece; title in red and black; introduction and illustration list; and text with 5 plates. There are a few small spots on the foredge; some light foxing in the introduction; and the occasional small spot visible at the top page edge.
Synopsis
Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, after Sense and Sensibility. First published on 28 January 1813, Austen sold the copyright for just £110. Its manuscript was initially written between 1796 and 1797 in Steventon, Hampshire, where Austen lived in the rectory. Originally called First Impressions, it was never published under that title, and in following revisions it was retitled Pride and Prejudice. It was first published anonymously. A novel of manners, set in the early 19th century, the story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters of a country gentleman. The five unmarried sisters are pressed to find a good wealthy match, and the very opinionated Elizabeth comes to odds with her proud beau Mr. Darcy.
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Reviews
this is my #1 favorite book of all the Jane Austen books. i love the way elizabeth and darcy talk to each other.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is listed by many as a universal Classic and, rightfully, frequents many “Must Read” lists.
Elizabeth Bennett lives in a small country estate. Daughter to a poor country gentleman who has four other daughters, her prospects of marriage are slim. That doesn’t bother Elizabeth, however. She is beautiful, smart, opinionated, strong-willed and in no hurry to find a husband. Her mother, who frequently embarrasses her and her older sister Jane by pushing them at any eligible bachelor, has other plans for her. While at a public ball, she is introduced to mild-mannered pleasant Mr. Bingley who is taken by Jane instantly. Also in attendance is Mr. Bingley’s best friend Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy is handsome and rich but gives the impression of distaste when introduced to Elizabeth. Throughout the story, they constantly misunderstand and miss-judge each other making many nearly grievous mistakes.
If you are anything like me, you will be just as frustrated with Elizabeth as she learns Mr. Darcy’s true character and how to let go of her objections to love and simply fall.
This is truly my all-time favorite book so far. I read it at least once a year, usually around Christmastime. Given that Austen’s writing describes this time-period so intricately, I can picture myself as Elizabeth Bennett every time I read it. And, just like Elizabeth Bennett, I fall in love with Mr. Darcy every time as well.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 033281
- Title
- Pride and Prejudice
- Author
- Jane Austen
- Illustrator
- Chris Hammond
- Format/Binding
- Quarter Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Gresham Publishing Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- chris hammond; talwin morris; gresham publishing; pride and prejudice
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated; Fiction;
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