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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/38aaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/4eaaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/xlarge/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/60aaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/38aaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/4eaaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
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Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.](https://am-s3-bucket-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/forum/prod/lot_images/small/674249d5-9a90-ee11-b864-d4548b6f1f2f/60aaa689-7691-ee11-8178-002248070a4a.webp "311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
*** Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.")
Description
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
⁂ Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.
Lot 311
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Clement Shorter's set, original cloth, 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
Estimate: £300 - 400
Description
Austen (Jane) [Novels], 6 vol., Bentley's 'Favourite Novels' series, engraved frontispieces (those in vol.1-5 from Bentley's 'Standard Novels' series, portrait in vol.6), most with light marginal foxing, Clement K.Shorter's set with his bookplate in 'Emma' and pencil signature in 'Lady Susan', original dark green blind-stamped cloth, spines gilt, very slightly rubbed, [Gilson D8-12, notes, originally issued in 1870], 8vo, Richard Bentley & Son, 1885-86.
⁂ Clement K.Shorter (1857-1926), journalist and literary critic, author of several works on the Brontë sisters.
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