First edition thus. Introduction by Joseph Jacobs. Chris Hammond illustrations throughout this beautiful late Victorian book. Hammond [1860-1900] is the first known female illustrator of Jane Austen novels. She and her sister both competed in a tough market with male illustrators. Blue cloth with gilt embossed decorations on front cover and spine, dark blue end pages, and edges gilt all around. Pages are clean. No previous owner marks. The book is slightly cocked as these books are likely to be. Light corner bumps. Binding tight. Beautiful copy ready to be that perfect gift for an Austen lover. George Allen. London. Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. Edinburgh & London. 1899. USED. $1100.00