Pride And Prejudice, Jane Austen, Illustrated, Dated 1894,Peacock Edition
$ 2372.21
Description
Pride And Prejudice Illustrated By Hugh Thomson Dated 1894: Why It’s Famous: The “Peacock Edition” : The cover design features a lavish peacock feather motif in gilt , with a peacock perched on a sundial. It’s one of the most recognizable and beloved bindings in literary illustration. Hugh Thomson’s illustrations : A renowned Victorian illustrator, Thomson created 160 detailed line drawings , capturing Regency fashion, charm, and wit with great finesse. His style helped define how generations of readers visualized Austen’s world. Typographic excellence : The book was beautifully printed with a high degree of attention to detail, and it's regarded as an exemplar of Victorian book design and illustration . Why It’s Interesting / Why You Should Buy It: This 1894 edition is more than just a copy of Pride and Prejudice —it’s a work of art and a piece of publishing history . It marked the beginning of a more lavish and illustrated approach to Austen’s works, helping to reintroduce her to Victorian readers and secure her place in the literary canon. Whether you're a collector of fine bindings , a Jane Austen enthusiast , or simply someone who appreciates beautifully crafted books, this edition is a must-have gem that represents both timeless literature and exquisite Victorian design . Dimensions: Height: 19.5 cm Width: 13 cm Thickness: 4–4.5 cm Damage: The book is slightly slanted, although this may be difficult to see in the photos. This product listing represents a limited portion of my available merchandise.
Item arrived much better than described and is such a privilege to own, ty as this probably cost you more to send than I paid (honestly, I expected the item to be of much, much poorer quality for the prise!), well packaged and shipped fast. would encourage anyone to buy from this person! A +++
I pressed wrong knob and declined your 1st offer by mistake , so thanks for agreeing same price , it was very decent of you . Kind regards and thanks , waiting for it to be delivered Tomorrow Ann
Beautiful! A piece of history in great condition for being 250 years old. Fast shipping with tracking was very helpful. Very pleased with kind and fast service.
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