Pride and Prejudice [1st Peacock edition]
$4,600
By Jane AUSTEN; illustrated by Hugh Thomson
The celebrated peacock edition; one of the most handsome books in history!
In stock
Description
- First “peacock” edition [George Allen, London, 1894] of Jane Austen’s beloved classic
- Beautifully illustrated by Hugh Thomson throughout
- Dark green cloth with the iconic peacock illustration and decorative lettering in gilt, plus gilt lettering and feather decorations on spine, and gilt page edges. A very good copy [extremities rubbed with cloth worn through in places, spotting to spine, gilt a little dulled, spine slightly cocked, hinges separating, fountain pen owner name to half title, frontis tissue guard present]
- Charming owl book plate [not written on]
- A wonderful copy of one of the most collectible books ever published!