"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke
Edinburgh: John Grant, 1911. [English Literature] LEATHER-BOUND WINCHESTER EDITION. Ten volumes. Octavo (22 x 14 x 45cm). With a portrait frontispiece to first volume, and title pages printed in red and black with a vignette 'JA' monogram. Recently re-backed in red calf, with raised bands, gilt titles to twin black labels, and original red full calf boards. Top edges gilt, others untrimmed, with marbled endpapers. Two volumes of Pride and Prejudice dated 1898; others 1911. Gently toned throughout, with a light tobacco scent, otherwise internally clean. Illustrated bookplate of James Cox Brady to front pastedown of most volumes. Light general wear to original boards; restored to a robust, attractive condition. Very good. Item #72972
Price: £3,250.00
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