Lot 321
Austen-Leigh (Rev. James Edward) A Memoir of Jane Austen, first edition, Richard Bentley, 1870.
Hammer Price: £220
Description
Austen (Jane).- Austen-Leigh (Rev. James Edward) A Memoir of Jane Austen, first edition, engraved portrait (foxed, tissue guard), title in red and black, 3 wood-engraved plates, facsimile autograph leaf, contemporary ink inscription on front free endpaper, light spotting at beginning and end, handsome dark blue morocco, gilt, by Hatchard & Co., boards with central gilt coronet above initials "S.P.H." on upper cover and "A.F.H." on lower, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., joints a little rubbed, spine very slightly faded, [Gilson M125], 8vo, Richard Bentley, 1870.
⁂ The first biography of Jane Austen, written by her nephew who was vicar of Bray, Berkshire.
Description
Austen (Jane).- Austen-Leigh (Rev. James Edward) A Memoir of Jane Austen, first edition, engraved portrait (foxed, tissue guard), title in red and black, 3 wood-engraved plates, facsimile autograph leaf, contemporary ink inscription on front free endpaper, light spotting at beginning and end, handsome dark blue morocco, gilt, by Hatchard & Co., boards with central gilt coronet above initials "S.P.H." on upper cover and "A.F.H." on lower, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., joints a little rubbed, spine very slightly faded, [Gilson M125], 8vo, Richard Bentley, 1870.
⁂ The first biography of Jane Austen, written by her nephew who was vicar of Bray, Berkshire.
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