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London: Macmillan and Co., 1898-1903. [Classic English Literature] LEATHER-BOUND SET, each being a reprint thus, illustrated by either Brock or Thomson. Complete in five volumes. Octavo (20 x 14 x 18cm). With an introduction by Austin Dobson to each volume, profusely illustrated throughout by Charles Brock for Pride and Prejudice and Hugh Thomson for the all the other titles. Recently bound in burgundy half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to twin navy labels, and marbled paper over boards. Top edges gilt. A single worm-hole to 'Northanger Abbey and Persuasion' volume, otherwise a crisp, clean set in an attractive new leather binding. Item #73286
Book Collector No.271, 'The Great Illustrators'.
Price: £1,500.00
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