1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen

About the Item

A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson. A smart set containing the major novels of Austen, complete with six novels bound in five volumes. 'Emma', published in 1901, illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty-nine plates, five of which have been hand-coloured by a prior owner. Collated, complete. The novel follows about a year in the life of the young woman Emma Woodhouse, who decides to try her hand at matchmaking, finding matches for her new best friend, Harriet. 'Sense and Sensibility', published in 1901, illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty-nine plates. Collated, complete. The novel tells the story of three sisters, Marianne, Elinor, and Margaret, and follows them in their trials of love. 'Northanger Abbey & Persuasion', published in 1900, illustrated with a frontispiece, and nineteen plates to 'Northanger Abbey', and eighteen plates and two in-text engravings to 'Persuasion'. Collated, complete. Anne Elliot is Austen's most mature heroine in terms of age, making 'Persuasion' possibly Austen's most unique novel. It tells the story of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth, and follows them during their second chance of love after their broken engagement seven years earlier. 'Northanger Abbey', a novel about Catherine Morland, the young and naive heroine who travels to Bath, and becomes intrigued by the death of the mother of the man she loves. 'Pride and Prejudice', published in 1901, illustrated with a frontispiece, thirty-eight plates, and one in-text engraving. Collated, complete. 'Pride and Prejudice' is one of the most famous love stories of all time. Mr Darcy and Lizzie Bennet suffer equally from both their pride and prejudices, ensuring a tumultuous journey for them. 'Mansfield Park', published in 1901, illustrated with a frontispiece, thirty-seven plates, and two in-text engravings. Collated, complete. This is a novel about the life of Fanny Price, who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle when her family become overburdened. Jane Austen has become one of the most popular Georgian writers, her novels being loved for generations. Her ironic social commentary offers an interesting insight into Upper-Middle class Georgian life. With introductions by Austin Dobson. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Bookplate of Henry C. Haldane to the front paste downs. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spines are a little faded. A few light marks and rubbing to the boards and spines. Bookplate to the front paste downs, bookseller's label to the front paste down of 'Pride and Prejudice'. Light spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional spot, and a light tide mark to a few pages of 'Pride and Prejudice'. Overall: Very Good Indeed

Creator:

Jane Austen (Author)

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

1901-03