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Extremely comprehensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk binding is also in top order, with just a couple of small brown spots. Has a grey cloth title plate with gilt titles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in the original slipcase box. Sturdy, bright and again in very good condition. Has a few faint marks and slight bumping to a couple of corners (see photos), - but minor. It should continue to protect the book for many more years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Jane Austen's Letters will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed H 25 cm x W 15 cm, 642 pages, 1.4 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45285632606445,"sku":"","price":73.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260415-113008.jpg?v=1776254957"},{"product_id":"1950-mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-readers-union-jm-dent-sons-london-sixteen-colour-plates-by-ce-brock-dust-jacket-good-condition","title":"1950 Mansfield Park by Jane Austen \/ Reader's Union JM Dent \u0026 Sons London \/ Sixteen Colour Plates by CE Brock \/ Dust Jacket \/ Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. This version of her classic novel was originally published in 1950 by Reader's Union, London. With sixteen superb illustrations in colour by CE Brock which are some of the finest for any edition of Austen's novels. A super copy still in the original dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. All sixteen colour plates are present and in excellent condition. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust jacket is also in good condition. It has some mild edge wear and the spine has tanned a little in comparison with the bright front and back but remains bright and looks smart. The jacket has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Mansfield Park will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to include a gift card and message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13 cm, 414 pages, 0.44 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313957716205,"sku":"","price":55.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000077093.jpg?v=1730817303"},{"product_id":"1996-jane-austen-boxed-three-volume-set-pride-and-prejudice-sense-and-sensibility-emma-the-folio-society-london-excellent-condition","title":"1996 Jane Austen Boxed Three Volume Set \/ Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma \/ The Folio Society, London \/ Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition here is a vintage three-volume set of Jane Austen novels. In the original slipcase box. Published in 1996 by The Folio Society, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the books have wonderful wood engraved illustrations by Joan Hassall. They have patterned papered boards and red cloth spines with gilt titles. The books are in mint, un-read condition. With a couple of scuffs\/marks to the box (see photos), but otherwise also in very good order. Clean and smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains: Pride and Prejudice; Sense and Sensibility; Emma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage three-volume Jane Austen boxed set will be wrapped in tissue and ribbon and packaged with extreme care for shipping. The set will be sent with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set measures H 16 cm x W 10 cm x 23.5 cm, 2.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your set not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344130519277,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250707-105456.jpg?v=1751895613"},{"product_id":"1950-jane-austen-by-elizabeth-jenkins-victor-gollancz-ltd-london-vintage-biography-with-original-dust-wrapper-in-good-condition","title":"1950 Jane Austen by Elizabeth Jenkins \/ Victor Gollancz Ltd, London \/ Vintage Biography With Original Dust Wrapper \/ In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a vintage copy of a highly respected biography of Austen by Elizabeth Jenkins. Published by Victor Gollancz, London in 1950. Jenkins, herself a novelist and biographer, approached Austen’s life with literary sensitivity rather than academic detachment. At the time the Introduction claimed to be the only strictly chronological autobiography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or inscriptions. Has a good deal of spotting to the outside edges (see photos), and lighter spotting sprinkled sporadically through the text. Unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original unclipped grey dust jacket with pink titles. Has some edge wear nicks and some tanning to the spine. Otherwise clean and smart. It has now been protected for the future by a removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce biography of quality. Your vintage copy of Jane Austen by Elizabeth Jenkins will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20.5 cm x W 14 cm, 286 pages 0.4 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of just a small number of countries which I am unable to ship to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post my latest updates and news on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48351219908845,"sku":null,"price":77.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250708-090508.jpg?v=1751971615"},{"product_id":"1968-pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-heron-london-beautiful-dark-blue-faux-leather-and-gilt-illustrated-good-condition-1","title":"1968 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen \/ Heron, London \/ Beautiful Dark Blue Faux Leather And Gilt \/ Illustrated \/ Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, attractive edition of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice published by Heron Books, London in 1968. Bound in dark blue faux leather with shiny, intricate gilt decoration. With a number of line-drawn illustrations (see photos). In good order, with a few minor condition points, detailed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound, with no writing or markings of previous ownership. Opens with decorative blue and gold endpapers. Has a blue ribbon place marker, this has dulled a little at the bottom where it protrudes. Has a few small pin size nicks to the bottom closed edge - but minor. Mild tanning to the closed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark blue faux leather boards are very striking. Has just a few very thin scratches to the surface. These can really only be seen by holding the book right up to the light (see close-up photo). Otherwise clean and smart, with sparkly bright gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Pride and Prejudice will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 21 cm x W 12.5 cm, 381 pages, 0.45 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48478347067629,"sku":null,"price":67.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250731-122357.jpg?v=1753967365"},{"product_id":"1943-sense-and-sensibility-illustrated-and-comprehensive-vintage-jane-austen-book","title":"1943 Sense and Sensibility - Illustrated and Comprehensive - Vintage Jane Austen Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn absolutely excellent condition here is a superb vintage edition of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense and Sensibility. Published in 1943 by Oxford at the Clarendon Press. One of the most comprehensive editions of her novels. With additional notes, illustrations and facsimile reproductions of the first edition title page, plus early illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or markings of previous ownership. Some of the pages have rough cut edges, with a few at the end of the book having never been cut open at all. In addition to the text this copy also includes Vocabulary; Grammar; Reading and Writing; Early Editions and an Index of Characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original price-clipped dust wrapper which is also in top order. Clean and bright. Just has one small nick to the top rear edge. Has a brown stain mark to the bottom of the spine (see photos), and a couple of brown blemishes to the top inner flaps - but minor. Otherwise excellent and this is by far and away the best copy of this edition that I have seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Sense and Sensibility will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. A gift message can be included in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x W 14.5 cm, 429 pages, 0.51 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI regularly post new stock, news and updates to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Antiques and Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48680323186925,"sku":null,"price":90.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250909-092257.jpg?v=1757438023"},{"product_id":"1978-a-portrait-of-jane-austen-by-david-cecil-richly-illustrated-vintage-hardback","title":"1978 A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil \/ Richly Illustrated Vintage Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a super vintage hardback copy of A Portrait of Jane Austen by the highly esteemed Austen scholar David Cecil. Published by The Book Club Associates, London in 1978. Richly illustrated in colour and black and white, and in the original dust wrapper. This copy has been really well looked-after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: The Family; Early Years; Steventon Days; Bath; Southampton; Life at Chawton; Fulfilment; Growing Fame; The End.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the contents are superb. Clean, and tightly bound. Has a small inked inscription on the bottom of the verso front free endpaper (see photos), but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust wrapper is also in top order. With some slight rounding to the top corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of A Portrait of Jane Austen will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003cbr\u003eBOOKS ARE TARIFF FREE TO THE US - so you can order as usual with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 24.5 cm x W 18 cm, 208 pages, 0.79 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48745235185901,"sku":null,"price":47.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250919-094621.jpg?v=1758294289"},{"product_id":"1904-northanger-abbey-antique-jane-austen-book-beautifully-illustrated","title":"1904 Northanger Abbey - Antique Jane Austen Book - Beautifully Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is a scarce, and one of the most attractive, earlier editions of Jane Austen's works. An edition of Northanger Abbey which forms part of \"The Novels of Jane Austen in Ten Volumes\" series. Published by JM Dent and Co. of London in 1904. With six full colour delightful illustrations by the well-known water-colourists Charles and Henry Brock. The frontispiece has the original tissue guard and with elegant decorative endpapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or inscriptions. The book opens onto elaborately decorated endpapers which have a monogrammed \"JA\" motif. Has a colour frontispiece with bright clean tissue and an ornate title page. Has six beautiful colour plates by C and H Brock (see photos). These are some of the best illustrations in any Austen edition. They are all in good condition, having retained their bright colour. Gilt edged along the top with the other two sides untrimmed. The gilt on the top having rubbed a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully designed pale-green cloth over boards are also in very good order. With dark blue decoration to the front and spine, and with shiny bright gilt titles. The spine has tanned just a little and there are a few mild marks on the back - but minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA version which does not come up very often. Your antique copy of Northanger Abbey will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged and with tracking. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18 cm x W 12 cm, 245 pages, 0.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48950045606125,"sku":null,"price":238.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20251030-133640.jpg?v=1761844244"},{"product_id":"1910-jane-austen-by-margaret-sackville-early-critical-introduction-to-the-novels","title":"1910 Jane Austen by Margaret Sackville \/ Early Critical Introduction to the Novels","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is a scarce antique copy of Jane Austen by Margaret Sackville. Undated but was published in 1910 by Herbert and Daniel of London in their Regent Library series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA title which does not come up very often. I have never had a copy in stock before. One of the earliest single-volume popular introductions to Austen published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely copy. Inside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Decorative, illustrated endpapers - with some tanning and a little rubbing in places. Inked inscription on the front free endpaper dated 1920, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Toning to the top closed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight brown\/cream cloth over boards have gilt decoration and titles to the front and spine. With a blind stamped border and decoration to the front and back. Again in top order. Clean and smart, with just the odd light mark - but minor. The spine has tanned a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of Jane Austen - The Regent Library edition, will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18 cm x W 13 cm, 465 pages, 0.46 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49230245200109,"sku":null,"price":170.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260105-130446.jpg?v=1767889549"},{"product_id":"1929-jane-austen-a-bibliography-by-geoffrey-keynes-limited-edition-numbered-424-of-800-copies","title":"1929 Jane Austen A Bibliography by Geoffrey Keynes \/ Limited Edition Numbered 424 of 800 Copies","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent copy of Jane Austen: A Bibliography by Geoffrey Keynes. Limited to 875 copies, this one is numbered 424. Scarce in the original dust wrapper. In very good condition, appears to have been little read. This is the first ever bibliography of Jane Austen and is a must for collectors and scholars. Lists the publication notes on the early editions in great detail. Published in 1929 by The Nonesuch Press, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Original Editions; First American Editions; French Translations; Collected Editions; Separate Reprints; Letters; Miscellaneous Writings; Biography and Criticism, Books, Periodicals; Books From Jane Austen's Library. Also includes a Preface, Index and 4 illustrations from original engravings (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are in excellent condition, clean and bright. A little toning on the top closed edge. Has a pencilled shelving note at the top of the front free endpaper, but no other markings of previous ownership. With a spare title label still attached to the rear pages (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue grey papered boards are also in top order having been well protected by the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dust wrapper itself has a few small nicks and chips along the top edge, with a small area of loss next to the spine top front. One small nick on the bottom edge at the back. The spine has tanned a little in comparison to the sides. Faint stain to rear fore-edge. Otherwise clean, smart and will continue to protect the book inside for many more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of Jane Austen: A Bibliography will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x W 12 cm, (7.5\" x 5\"), 289 pages, 0.35 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245354197229,"sku":null,"price":170.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260112-130441.jpg?v=1768301007"},{"product_id":"1913-jane-austen-by-francis-warre-cornish-antique-biography-book","title":"1913 Jane Austen by Francis Warre Cornish \/ Antique Biography Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is an antique copy of Jane Austen by Francis Warre Cornish. A first edition, published in 1913 by Macmillan \u0026amp; Co., London. Part of their ironically titled \"English Men of Letters\" series. Has a short chronology and a genealogical table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or markings of previous ownership. Mild spotting and tanning to the endpapers. Unillustrated. Top closed edge is gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright red cloth over boards, with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Boards are clean and smart. Slight sunning to the spine - but minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique Jane Austen biography will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 12.5 cm, 240 pages, 0.39 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49250597404909,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260112-125754_7a931c60-93b4-4183-a328-c9705206c022.jpg?v=1768399583"},{"product_id":"1975-shades-from-jane-austen-by-honoria-d-marsh-number-297-of-300-produced-many-colour-plates","title":"1975 Shades From Jane Austen by Honoria D Marsh \/ Number 297 of 300 Produced \/ Many Colour Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn FINE condition, here is a rare and highly collectable copy of Shades from Jane Austen by Honoria D Marsh. Published in 1975 by Parry Jackman Limited. With a stamp showing it is number 297 of 300 copies produced in this deluxe limited edition (see photos). Bound in gorgeous chocolate brown leather and still in the original slipcase box. An extremely attractive volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and unusual book. Honoria D Marsh lived in Hampshire's Austen country and was commissioned by British television to produce some artwork for the bicentenary celebration of Austen's birth. Following this she was approached to produce a book and this is the result. Marsh's interpretations and synopsis of Austen's novels are accompanied by numerous colour illustrations of her depiction of the characters. These are all wonderfully produced in colour and many are full page colour plates (see photos). The sitters for these paintings were all local Hampshire friends, acquaintances and family of the artist and many have interesting connections to Austen's family or are indeed direct descendants of the Austen family. The characters are all depicted in extremely accurate costume down to the correct year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition the book contains an opening chapter \"Jane Austen's Family in Silhouette\" together with a table showing Jane Austen's family and \"Chronology of Events During Her Lifetime\" by Peggy Hickman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents are in excellent condition with no signs of age or wear. This copy has no writing or other marks of previous ownership. With moiré water silk endpapers. Shiny gilt edged on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the chocolate brown leather on the boards and the slipcase has fared very well indeed. With just a few light scuffs - but minor. The ornate gilt decoration on the outside, and the inner decorative dentelles remain sparkly bright. A gorgeous copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity for the Austen collector to obtain a unique title with remarkable connections to her family and home. Your copy of Shades from Jane Austen will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large and heavy volume measuring H 31 cm x W 23.5 cm, 214 pages, 2.5 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, simply add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular updates and new finds on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49250735948013,"sku":null,"price":153.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260112-125042.jpg?v=1768404423"},{"product_id":"1997-jane-austen-complete-seven-volume-vintage-set-all-in-individual-slipcases","title":"1997 Jane Austen Complete Seven Volume Vintage Set - All in Individual Slipcases","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful and scarce set of Jane Austen's Works complete in seven volumes. Published in 1997 by The Folio Society of London. Each in an individual slipcase and published on Balmoral Book Wove paper. Richly illustrated with woodcuts by Joan Hassall (see photos). It is uncommon to find this set in the complete seven volumes. Books are in superb condition, a few light marks to the slipcases, but minor. A lovely set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains: Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma; Northanger Abbey; Persuasion; Shorter Works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. With no writing or markings of previous ownership, they appear un-read. With papered boards and dark red buckram cloth spines which have ornate gilt decoration. All super.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slipcases are also in top order. Clean and smart. There is a slight bump to one corner of the slipcase containing Mansfield Park, otherwise just the odd light scuff and faint mark - but as mentioned above, all minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage Folio collection of The Works of Jane Austen will be wrapped with great care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume: H 23.5 cm x W 15.5 cm. Weight 4.8 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eUS CUSTOMERS - vintage books are TARIFF FREE, so you can continue to order in confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49267434029293,"sku":null,"price":221.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260116-130932.jpg?v=1768840742"},{"product_id":"1898-mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-scarce-antique-illustrated-book","title":"1898 Mansfield Park by Jane Austen: Scarce, Antique Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive and collectable bindings of any Austen edition, designed by A Turbayne. Here is a copy of Mansfield Park published by Macmillan and Co. Ltd of London in 1898. An extremely scarce and hard to get hold of edition, being one of the earliest of the illustrated versions. With 40 line drawings by Hugh Thomson which are some of the best in any edition of the Austen novels and with a full Introduction by Austin Dobson. 128 years old and so has a few condition points to note, (detailed below), but remains a lovely copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with just the occasional light spot. Tanning and spotting to the endpapers. One of the illustrated pages has some brown blemishes (see photos). Another page has a 2 cm closed tear to the top edge (not effecting the text). All edges are gilt and this has rubbed a little in places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith striking orange\/rust brown cloth covered boards with dark brown floral Art Nouveau decoration and gilt lettering. A few faint dark marks to the back board. Mild rubbing to the cloth on the corner tips and spine ends. With a small frayed split to the cloth at the head of the spine front joint (see photos). Otherwise decoration is bright and this is an extremely attractive book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Mansfield Park will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 429 pages, 0.55 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49313244578029,"sku":null,"price":187.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260116-133528.jpg?v=1769682315"},{"product_id":"1928-the-watsons-by-jane-austen-vintage-copy-of-her-unfinished-novel-1","title":"1928 The Watsons by Jane Austen \/ Vintage Copy of Her Unfinished Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition here is a vintage hardback first edition copy of The Watsons by Jane Austen. Published in 1928 by Elkin Mathews \u0026amp; Marrot Ltd, London. A superb copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Watsons is an unfinished novel of five chapters, often known as a fragment of a novel. She began writing it around 1803 and probably abandoned it after her father's death in January 1805. However, it was not published until 1871, as part of James Edward Austen-Leigh's Memoir. Jane Austen had left the manuscript untitled, the title of \"The Watsons\" was provided by Austen-Leigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition is the original work continued and completed by her Great Grand-Niece Edith and also Francis Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or markings of previous ownership. Has a crease to the bottom of the front free endpaper which also has an inked inscription from 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey papered boards have blue decoration and titles. With a petrol blue cloth spine and gilt titles. Again in top order. Blue cloth on the spine has tanned just a little. Gilt titles on the spine are shiny bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Watsons will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card and message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19.5 cm X W 14cm, 183 pages, 0.31 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49373768351981,"sku":null,"price":107.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260210-115449.jpg?v=1770901590"},{"product_id":"c1880-northanger-abbey-and-persuasion-by-jane-austen-scarce-antique-book","title":"c1880 Northanger Abbey and Persuasion by Jane Austen: Scarce, Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce edition of two Jane Austen novels bound together in one volume. Northanger Abbey and Persuasion published by George Routledge and Sons, London. Undated but would have been released in the 1880s. With a black and white frontispiece and distinctive chocolate brown decoration to the pale brown cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. With spotting to the preliminary pages and a little to the frontispiece tissue guard. Toning and one small brown blemish to the closed top edge. This copy has no inscriptions, although there looks to have been some pencil erased on the front endpapers. With the black and white frontispiece, else unillustrated but has decorative head and tail pieces of each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight brown cloth over boards have ornate chocolate brown decoration to the front and spine, and gilt titles. A distinctive and unusual design, quite unlike any other Austen edition. In good order. Bumping to the bottom corners, and there is also some red ink to the bottom front corner. Otherwise very clean and smart. The spine has tanned just a little, and there is a small hole to the front spine joint in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Northanger Abbey and Persuasion will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13 cm, 448 pages, 0.43 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49373923999981,"sku":null,"price":278.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260209-092125.jpg?v=1770905497"},{"product_id":"1977-vintage-jane-austen-book-set-heron-london-2","title":"1977 Vintage Jane Austen Book Set: Heron, London","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a beautiful vintage set of The Complete Novels of Jane Austen in five volumes. Between 1968 and 1977 Heron Books of London produced this illustrated set of all six of Austen's completed novels. Bound in dark blue faux leather with ornate gilt decoration. With black and white illustrations and blue place marker ribbons sewn in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising: Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma and Northanger Abbey which is bound with Persuasion together in one volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and bright, with no writing or inscriptions. Opening onto pale grey\/blue endpapers with ornate gilt decoration. The black and white illustrations are by different artists in each volume (see photos). All in top order. Some very slight, occasional spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark blue faux leather bindings are also in top order. With just the occasional light mark - but minor. The gilt has remained sparkly bright and this set looks extremely eye-catching on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage Jane Austen collection will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged, tracked and insured. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003cbr\u003eBOOKS ARE TARIFF FREE TO THE US - so you can order as usual with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book H 20.5 cm x W 12.5 cm, combined weight 2.1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49412365123821,"sku":null,"price":198.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260225-080629.jpg?v=1772039224"},{"product_id":"1966-complete-novels-of-jane-austen-vintage-5-volume-set-in-slipcase","title":"1966 Complete Novels of Jane Austen - Vintage 5 Volume Set in Slipcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a scarce vintage set of The Novels of Jane Austen. Published in 1966 by Collins, London. Contains all six of her finished novels (in five volumes). In the original slipcase box. It is rare to find all five matching books in this series and even more so to still be in the original slipcase. The books are in superb condition, they look to have hardly been out of the box - just a few faint marks to the cover of Pride and Prejudice. The slipcase box is also in top order, clean and bright with just a little light rubbing in places. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains: Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park, Emma plus Northanger Abbey which is bound with Persuasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or markings of previous ownership. The top closed edges are tinted blue. Sense and Sensibility still has the slip with advertising material from publication tucked inside so look to have been scarcely read. In addition to the novel each book has a short biography of the author at the beginning and a bibliography at the end. An unillustrated series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in blue Persianette faux leather with gilt titles and decoration to the spines. With just the above-mentioned faint marks to Pride and Prejudice (see photos). The gilt on the spines is sparkly as new and the blue un-faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue papered slipcase box is the best I've seen for this set. Just some slight rubbing to the extremities and a little chipping to the bottom corners - but all minor. Has the remains of the original label on the inside of the box. Otherwise clean, smart and the blue un-faded. It really does look to have defied time this boxed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage set of The Novels of Jane Austen will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox H 20 cm x W 12 cm x D 9 cm, 1.4 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49448381055213,"sku":null,"price":312.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260305-093924.jpg?v=1772709254"},{"product_id":"1926-jane-austen-persuasion-two-original-chapters-one-of-only-250-copies","title":"1926 Jane Austen Persuasion Two Original Chapters -One of Only 250 Copies","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a superb first edition thus copy of Two Chapters of Persuasion - Printed From Jane Austen's Autograph. A scarce, large format edition, printed on hand-made paper. One of only 250 copies produced. Complete with a 32 page facsimile booklet of the original Austen manuscript in her own hand. Published by Oxford, The Clarendon Press in 1926. Little read - if at all, and definitely one for the Austen collector or special gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two chapters represent Austen’s first attempt at the ending of Persuasion. She later rewrote them entirely - so these pages are the only extant manuscript of any of her novels. This 1926 Clarendon edition was the first time the manuscript was made widely accessible to scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. The cleverly attached facsimile is also in top order. Small inked inscription to the top of the front free endpaper. Spotting to the closed top edge. Has a spare spine label title plate still tucked in at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dark-grey papered boards with cream natural linen spine and paper title plate. Again in top order - just one faint scuff mark on the bottom front, and a slight brown blemish on the top edge. The paper title plate has tanned and rubbed slightly. As mentioned above there is a brand new title plate at the end of the book if you wanted to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Two Chapters of Persuasion will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x W 14.5 cm, 39 pages plus many pages of un-paginated notes, 0.22 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49677353451757,"sku":null,"price":176.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260317-114807.jpg?v=1773853120"},{"product_id":"1894-pride-prejudice-by-jane-austen-1st-peacock-ed-george-allen-london-rebacked-very-good-condition-illustrated-by-hugh-thomson-copy","title":"1906 Pride \u0026 Prejudice by Jane Austen \/ Peacock Ed \/ George Allen, London \/ Very Good Condition \/ Illustrated by Hugh Thomson","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a lovely copy of the famous peacock edition of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Published in the peacock edition by George Allen of London in 1906. Beautifully illustrated and decorated throughout by Hugh Thomson. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. With just the occasional spot or blemish. Has a partial crack to the front hinge paper to reveal webbing beneath (see photos). In no way effecting the binding which is good and strong. Lacks the blank front free endpaper. This copy has no writing or markings of previous ownership. The top edge is gilt. Tanning and a little spotting to the other two edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-green cloth covered boards have the famous, gorgeous ornate gilt peacock design to the front and spine. Also in very good order. Has a few light marks to the back board cloth. Some rounding to the corners and spine ends. A little rubbing also to the cloth on the corners to reveal boards beneath at the tips. A little fraying to the cloth at the spine head and tail on the joints. The gilt on the front is in top order. Beautiful and shiny. The gilt on the spine has rubbed a little in places but overall also very good and looking extremely eye-catching on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique Peacock copy of Pride and Prejudice will be wrapped with great care* and sent extremely well packaged. It will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance by courier. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 14 cm, 476 pages, 0.58 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI regularly post new stock, news and updates to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49681112760557,"sku":null,"price":1818.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260319-112611.jpg?v=1773926894"},{"product_id":"1964-jane-austens-letters-comprehensive-vintage-book","title":"1964 Jane Austen's Letters - Comprehensive Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition here is a vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen's Letters To Her Sister Cassandra and Others, Collected and Edited by RW Chapman. Originally published in 1932 in two volumes, this is the 1964 reprinted second edition which was the first to be published in one volume with added research and letters. RW Chapman is widely regarded as the finest Jane Austen scholar. An extensive, comprehensive collection with a huge number of letters, black and white plates and extensive notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents are in very good condition with clean and tightly bound pages. Has a few pencil dashes and pencil ticks in the margins. The black and white plates are all very good and there are also maps (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn brown cloth covered boards. These have been very well protected by the original dust wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust wrapper has some edge-wear nicks and chips, and a couple of small brown blemishes. It has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve, and looks very smart and presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of Jane Austen's Letters will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 15 cm, 519 pages plus extensive notes, 1.2 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49683813236973,"sku":null,"price":56.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-100701.jpg?v=1774017196"},{"product_id":"1925-jane-austen-sanditon-antique-hardback-book","title":"1925 Jane Austen Sanditon – Antique Hardback Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a superb first edition, second impression copy of Jane Austen's Sanditon. Unlike her novels this unfinished work was not published until as late as 1925. This copy was published in that year, as \"Fragment of a Novel\" by Oxford, The Clarendon Press. Has pencil notations through the book. Else in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAusten began work on Sanditon in January 1817 and abandoned it on 18 March 1817 a few months before she died. The manuscript for the novel was originally entitled \"The Brothers\", possibly after the Parker brothers in the story. After her death, her family re-named it \"Sanditon\". The original manuscript includes the first eleven chapters of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sanditon\" Fragment of a Novel is first printed from this manuscript of the novel which is held in King's College Cambridge. This is a first edition of that printing. Containing a Preface which describes the manuscript and sketches its history. There are also extensive un-paginated notes which record the numerous erasures and alterations in Austen's original manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. With the above-mentioned pencil, but no other markings of previous ownership. Tanning and spotting to the closed outside edges, and spotting to the endpapers. Has a spare spine label title plate still tucked in at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn light-grey papered boards with cream natural linen spine, and the new title plate at the end of the book if you wanted to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Sanditon will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18.5 cm x W 14 cm, 170 pages, 0.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49687523361005,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-101809.jpg?v=1774022818"},{"product_id":"1975-sanditon-an-unfinished-novel-facsimile-manuscript","title":"1975 Sanditon An Unfinished Novel - Facsimile Manuscript","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition here is a copy of Sanditon - An Unfinished Novel by Jane Austen. Reproduced in Facsimile From the Manuscript in the Possession of King's College, Cambridge. Published in 1975 by Oxford: The Clarendon Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe importance of this manuscript cannot be overstated. \"Other than two chapters of Persuasion, nothing has survived of the manuscripts of the six completed novels, and Sanditon is the only document of her maturity that remains to show us Jane Austen's working methods as a novelist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, bright and crisp pages have no sign of wear or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn light-brown papered boards with beige cloth spine, black title plate and gilt lettering. All superb having been well protected by the original plastic sleeve. Just a slight crease to the paper where it meets the cloth at the bottom of the front board (but minor). The sleeve has been price-clipped on the inner flap otherwise also very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce edition, particularly in such fine condition. Your copy of Sanditon From the Manuscript will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 14 cm, 120 pages, 0.36 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719298883821,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-095917.jpg?v=1774277908"},{"product_id":"1931-introductions-to-jane-austen-by-john-bailey-1st-edition","title":"1931 Introductions to Jane Austen by John Bailey - 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne for the Austen collector and scholar here. In excellent condition, a vintage hardback copy of introductions to Jane Austen by John Bailey. Being a first edition published in 1931 by Oxford University Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim but elegant critical appreciation of Austen’s art, written by the respected early‑20th‑century essayist and critic. Belonging to the interwar wave of Austen reception that helped cement her status as a canonical English novelist. Rather than offering biography or textual scholarship, Bailey provides a series of reflective essays that introduce readers to Austen’s style, themes, and moral vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents are in excellent condition with clean and tightly bound pages. Inked inscription to the front free endpaper. Unillustrated. Has a spare title plate tucked in at the back of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dark-blue cloth covered boards with paper title plate to the spine. Again in top order. The slightest of rubbing to the back and spine ends - but minor. Overall a very smart copy indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage first edition copy of Introductions to Jane Austen will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x W 13.5 cm, 147 pages, 0.27 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719452139757,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-102405.jpg?v=1774282649"},{"product_id":"1929-jane-austen-a-survey-by-linklater-thompson-vintage-book","title":"1929 Jane Austen A Survey by Linklater Thompson - Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen A Survey by C Linklater Thompson. Being a first edition, published by Horace, Marshall \u0026amp; Son, London. With heavy spotting throughout the text, otherwise very good indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial, full‑length monograph, One of the more ambitious pre‑WWII attempts to situate Austen within the broader history of English fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound, with the above-mentioned foxing. Inked inscription to the front free endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy-blue cloth over boards have gilt titles to the spine. Again, all in top order. Clean and smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Jane Austen A Survey will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 16 cm, 303 pages, 0.63 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719500767469,"sku":null,"price":45.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-102723.jpg?v=1774285874"},{"product_id":"1985-the-northanger-novels-by-michael-sadleir-limited-edition-100-copies","title":"1985 The Northanger Novels by Michael Sadleir - Limited Edition 100 Copies","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of The Northanger Novels A Footnote to Jane Austen by Michael Sadleir. Being a limited edition. One of only 100 copies. Published by Norwood in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a short but influential study of the “Northanger” or Gothic novels that shaped the literary background of Northanger Abbey. It is not a long monograph but a compact critical essay, originally published earlier in the 20th century and later reissued in small scholarly runs. The 1985 Norwood Edition is a high‑quality facsimile reprint for Austen enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no inscriptions or markings of previous ownership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy-blue cloth over boards have silver titles to the spine. Again, all in top order. Clean and smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Northanger Novels will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 25.5 cm x W 18 cm, 0.39 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719517839597,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260320-102319.jpg?v=1774287269"},{"product_id":"1950-emma-by-jane-austen-slipcased-vintage-book","title":"1950 Emma by Jane Austen - Slipcased Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a lovely vintage copy of Jane Austen's Emma. Published in 1950 by Oxford University Press. In the original slipcase box. The book is in excellent condition, the box has some wear - detailed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. No writing or inscriptions. Has a red book mark sewn-in. Creases to some early pages, and a fold to a later page. Outside edges are tinted red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 1950s slipcase box has some rubbing around the extremities. Has some rust marks on the top and bottom edges from staples (see photos). It remains strong and sturdy and should continue to protect the book for many more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Jane Austen's Emma will be wrapped in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 16 cm x W 10 cm, 452 pages, 0.26 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49738782507245,"sku":null,"price":85.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260331-111450.jpg?v=1774971629"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-set-of-jane-austens-novels-in-very-good-condition","title":"1940s Vintage Set of Jane Austen's Novels \/ In Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eA treat for the Austen collector. In very good condition, here is a lovely vintage set of the completed novels of Jane Austen. Published in the late 1940s by Hamish Hamilton, London as part of their Novel Library series. Bright and eye-catching papered boards. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising: Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma; Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside all the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. Several of the books have a stamp to an endpaper (see photos), but there is no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in patterned papered boards, with black cloth spines and gilt titles. All in very good order. The \"Emma\" title on the spine has dulled in comparison to the other books (this is common with this series). Also, there is a faded strip down the boards fore-edges of Emma. Otherwise just a little rubbing around the outside edges and to corner tips. And a little rubbing to the cloth on the spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage set will be wrapped with great care and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book H 18 cm x W 11 cm, 1.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped and simply dispatched in the full packaging, a note can be added to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post my latest book news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49835390959853,"sku":null,"price":221.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260423-100749.jpg?v=1777293795"},{"product_id":"1963-the-novels-of-jane-austen-by-robert-liddell-vintage-book-austen-analysis","title":"1963 The Novels of Jane Austen by Robert Liddell - Vintage Book - Austen Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of The Novels of Jane Austen by Robert Liddell. Published by Longmans of London in 1963. With the original dust wrapper, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jane Austen is not presented here as the inspired and perfect writer of legend, the picture of her and her work that is offered here is even more worthy of admiration, and much more worthy of belief. Her genius lay in taking pains, and the pains that she took and their triumphant reward have never been so clearly exposed before\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers all six completed novels, Sanditon plus some letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Has an inked name at the top of the front free endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Mild spotting to the outside edges. Unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped olive-green dust wrapper with blue and white titles has fared very well indeed. Just the slightest of edge wear to corners and spine head, and one small nick to the bottom of the spine. Otherwise clean, bright and very smart indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Novels of Jane Austen will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 15 cm, 174 pages, 0.42 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49839117140205,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260428-091039.jpg?v=1777382729"},{"product_id":"1971-dear-jane-a-biographical-study-of-jane-austen-by-constance-pilgrim-vintage-book","title":"1971 Dear Jane - A Biographical Study of Jane Austen by Constance Pilgrim - Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of Dear Jane - A Biographical Study of Jane Austen. By Constance Pilgrim. Being a first edition, published in 1971 by William Kimber, London. In the original dust wrapper, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...Mrs Pilgrim sets out to explore the facts and possibilities surrounding the one serious love affair which Jane Austen is known to have had and which hitherto in the words of her niece has been 'nameless and dateless'......While on holiday in the West Country, Jane and her sister met a gentleman who much admired Jane and he was expected to come to their home but instead news was brought of his death.....Critics have hitherto presumed the affair to have had little importance in Jane's life. But was this in fact a far more serious and long-standing affair which was to have great relevance to her work? Mrs Pilgrim in a book which will enthral all admirers of Jane Austen's novels puts forward this thesis. By examining the novels themselves and by combining them with contemporary records she has some to the conclusion which will first astound and then absorb the reader, and will shed new light on their reading of the novels\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Jane Austen - A Biographical Sketch; Romance; Shipwreck; Biographical Evidence in the Novels and Other Sources; The Evidence - Emphasis on Persuasion; More Evidence in the Novels; The Evidence - Emphasis on Emma; The Evidence From Other Sources; The Characters in the Novels; The Naming of the Ship; Rambling About the Country; Genealogical Tables; Chronology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. No writing or markings of previous ownership. Faint spotting along top edge. One black and white photo, else unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust wrapper is also in very good order. It has a crease on the back, and has faded a bit on the spine. The odd faint dark mark - but minor. With a little chipping to the spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage, first edition copy of Dear Jane will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 15 cm, 192 pages, 0.37 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49839197749485,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260428-092402.jpg?v=1777385243"},{"product_id":"1965-jane-austen-a-study-in-her-artistic-development-by-a-walton-litz","title":"1965 Jane Austen A Study in Her Artistic Development by A Walton Litz","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen - A Study of Her Artistic Development by A Walton Litz. Being a first edition, published in 1965 by Chatto and Windus, London. In the original dust jacket, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...The book opens with a consideration of Jane Austen's early apprentice work, her Juvenilia. The author then proceeds to examine her mature fiction in chronological order, charting the development of her major themes and methods. The distinguishing trait of the book is its emphasis not on Jane Austen's works as isolated achievements, but rather on the shape of her entire artistic career, a career in which tradition and innovation were finally harmonized in a new expressive form\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: The Land of Fiction - Juvenilia and Lady Susan; The Sympathetic Imagination - Northanger Abbey and Sense and Sensibility; Into the Nineteenth Century - The Watsons and Pride and Prejudice; Counter-Truth - Mansfield Park; The Limits of Freedom - Emma; New Landscapes - Persuasion and Sanditon; Chronology and Composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. Has an inked gift inscription to the top half of the front free endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original unclipped dust jacket. Also very smart. It has some tanned brown blemish marks in places and a white line-mark on the spine. Otherwise in top order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Jane Austen - A Study of Her Artistic Development will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 21 cm x W 14.5 cm, 198 pages, 0.35 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49839302541549,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260428-090930.jpg?v=1777387790"},{"product_id":"1965-jane-austen-the-six-novels-by-wa-craik-vintage-book","title":"1965 Jane Austen The Six Novels by WA Craik - Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen - The Six Novels by WA Craik. Being a first edition, published in 1965 by Methuen \u0026amp; Co., Ltd, London. In the original dust wrapper, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...Dr Craik devotes a chapter to each of the six completed novels, in which she examines Jane Austen's presentation of her characters and her changing attitude to them, and the handling of major scenes, dialogue, reported speech; and narrative, which go to make up her technique as a novelist. Her main emphasis is on the author's development and her growing recognition of what can be done within the bounds of the novel\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. No writing or markings of previous ownership. Faint spotting along top edge. Unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust wrapper is also in very good order. Just some tanning to the spine and around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage, first edition copy of Jane Austen: The Six Novels will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 15.5 cm, 210 pages, 0.42 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49839358312685,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260428-092201.jpg?v=1777389871"},{"product_id":"1961-jane-austen-and-her-art-by-mary-lascelles-vintage-book","title":"1961 Jane Austen and Her Art by Mary Lascelles - Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen and Her Art. Published in 1961 by Oxford University Press, London. In the original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and influential early study of Jane Austen’s craft and one of the foundational works of 20th‑century Austen criticism. Lascelles’ book offers a thoughtful, elegantly argued examination of Austen’s narrative technique, character construction, use of irony, and the social worlds that shape her fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Biography; Reading and Response; Style; Narrative Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. Has an inked name and date at the top of the front free endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Mild spotting to outside page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original unclipped dust jacket. Also very smart. Mildly tanned on the spine, with a couple of small spots and a few nicks to the edges. All minor and otherwise in top order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Jane Austen and Her Art will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 23 cm x W 15 cm, 225 pages, 0.57 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my latest discoveries and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49839436562669,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260428-091007.jpg?v=1777391579"},{"product_id":"1948-jane-austen-the-chawton-edition-complete-six-volume-set-vintage","title":"1948 Jane Austen The Chawton Edition Complete Six Volume Set - Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is an absolutely delightful, scarce Jane Austen vintage book set. One of the most attractive vintage collections of her novels produced. The Chawton Edition of the Works of Jane Austen. The complete set of six hardback books containing the completed major novels, plus some minor works. This is a first edition set from 1948 published by Allan Wingate Ltd of London. It is uncommon to find this edition in the complete six volumes and in such good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains: Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma; Northanger Abbey and The Watsons; Persuasion and Love and Freindship (Austen's spelling). These are unillustrated editions, however they have attractive illustrated title pages and chapter heading decoration (see photos). The opening volume (Pride and Prejudice) has an Introduction to the Works of Jane Austen by Richard Adlington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. No writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink cloth over boards are clean and smart with some light scuffs to the spines - but minor. A little rubbing to the spine ends - again mild. The turquoise title plates with gilt lettering are all in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set which does not come up very often. Your Chawton Edition of The Works of Jane Austen will be wrapped with great care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume: H 19 cm x W 13 cm. The set measures 13 cm across the book shelf. Weight 2.1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49994648420589,"sku":null,"price":397.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260520-085734.jpg?v=1779280552"},{"product_id":"1890s-scarce-pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-antique-book","title":"1890s SCARCE Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eI cannot find another copy of this edition for sale anywhere, and neither can I find any history of past sales. If you are a collector or after a special gift copy of Pride and Prejudice then this more than fits the bill. Undated, but can be dated to the 1890s. Published by W. Nicholson and Sons, Limited of London. In decorative boards. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Has tanning to the endpapers and outside edges. With some decorative head and tail pieces to the opening pages, otherwise unillustrated. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dark maroon-red cloth over boards and bevelled edges. Black stamped decoration to the front, back and spine - and with gilt titles. Rubbing to the cloth on the corners and spine ends\/joints. A few light scuffs. Some scattered tiny white specks on the front and back (see close-up photo). The spine has faded\/tanned a little in comparison to the front and back, but the decoration remains bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI challenge you to find another copy, and if you do - please share the details with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Pride and Prejudice will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19.5 cm x W 14 cm, 375 pages, 0.45 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998997618925,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260521-085715.jpg?v=1779359338"},{"product_id":"1946-lorna-doone-and-pride-prejudice-illustrated-vintage-book-of-two-novels","title":"1946 Lorna Doone and Pride \u0026 Prejudice - Illustrated Vintage Book of Two Novels","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an unusual vintage hardback containing both Lorna Doone by RD Blackmore and also Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The latter with illustrations taken from earlier CE Brock drawings. A very attractive edition. Unusual to find the two novels bound together in the one volume. Published by JJ Little \u0026amp; Ives Co. in 1946. Both novels are abridged versions. In a charming binding, with matching endpapers. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Opens onto fleur-de-lys endpapers to match the boards. There is a faint library stamp on the front free endpaper (see photos), and also faintly on the top closed edge, (but this is very hard to spot). Has a black old currency price to the rear endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn papered boards, with dark blue\/black faux leather spine, gilt titles and decoration. Again in good order. Just a little rubbing to corners and also some slight rubbing\/cracking to spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Lorna Doone bound with Pride and Prejudice will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message in the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22 cm x W 15 cm, 382 pages, 0.54 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50014268686573,"sku":null,"price":136.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260526-131743_60157e49-d32e-4bed-8f69-d484ad4eca4b.jpg?v=1779809012"},{"product_id":"1930s-pride-prejudice-vintage-jane-austen-book-1","title":"1930s Pride \u0026 Prejudice - Vintage Jane Austen Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a lovely vintage copy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice from the 1930s published by Odhams Press of London. A superb example - bright, tight and square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking dark-brown faux leather patterned boards have a central blind stamped ship vignette and a border around the edges. With stamped bands and bright gilt to the spine. In top order - just a little rubbing to spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unillustrated edition, however there is a portrait frontispiece of Austen (see photos). The tops of the closed page edges are tinted brown. Pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Pride and Prejudice will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 14 cm, 372 pages, 0.53 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post my latest updates and news on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50068476985581,"sku":null,"price":96.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260604-113006.jpg?v=1780586414"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/collections\/DSC00610_2.jpg?v=1775144201","url":"https:\/\/bumperboxofdelights.com\/en-au\/collections\/the-jane-austen-collection.oembed?page=3","provider":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}