The Novels of Jane Austen: Winchester Edition.
10 Vols. Not to be confused with the Holby Winchester Edition. Gilson E91 Reissued 1905-06 by John Grant, printed by T. and A. Constable, Printers to His Majesty at the Edinburgh University Press. However, this set has been specially bound, possibly at the time. Three quarter brown leather over marbled boards, marbled end pages, gilt trim and titles on spine. Five ribs, "1906" at the bottom of each spine. Frontispiece is the portrait from the Memoir, otherwise not illustrated. Top pages gilt. Sides and bottom rough cut. No previous owner marks. Occasional small chips in marble paper. Title page of each volume with an area of light foxing at top of page. Otherwise this set is near fine. Stunning display on the shelf. Unique set, great price. 1906. USED. $2,250.00