Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional newer illustrated edition, second printing hardcover copy of The Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen: Volume I: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen in a new archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 1988 Oxford University Press. Second Printing with incomplete number line, 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with a 1″ tear repaired with acid-free tape, and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
This is one of a complete set of Jane Austen’s novels collating the editions published during the author’s lifetime and previously unpublished manuscripts. The books are illustrated with 19th century-plates and incorporate revisions by experts in the light of subsequent research.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
