1890s Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte / Walter Scott Publishing, London / Scarce and Beautiful Antique Edition / In Very Good Condition

I am delighted with this find of a wonderfully decorative Victorian edition of Charlotte Bronte's novel. Jane Eyre. Undated but would have been published in the 1890s by Walter Scott Publishing, London. At time of listing I can find no other copy with this design for sale anywhere. Whilst being widely published, the works of the Bronte sisters have far fewer ornate antique editions published than an author such as Jane Austen or Elizabeth Gaskell with their peacock editions etc. It is incredibly challenging to track them down.

The contents are in very good condition. Has an inked name and address on the front free endpaper (partially obscured in the photo for data protection), but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. The only real condition point to note with the contents is that it cracks open at the hinge between the title page and the frontispiece illustration, and once again near the end of the book. In no way effecting the binding of the text block which is good and strong. Has the black and white frontis, else unillustrated. All edges are shiny gilt.

In delightful blue boards with beautiful black stamped ornate design, gilt title blocks and bevelled edges. The front and rear boards are in top order, clean and smart and the gilt titles are sparkly bright. The blue on the spine has tanned in comparison and there are a couple of small splits to the cloth at the top. The decoration and gilt remain bright and this is an extremely eye-catching edition.

Your Victorian copy of Jane Eyre 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.

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H 19 cm x W 14 cm, 440 pages plus 16-page publisher's catalogue, 0.6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).

* 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.

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