1895 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Rare Peacock Binding Very Good Condition

This rare and stunning antique edition of Pride and Prejudice was published in 1895 by George Allen. It is the second edition of the much admired and collectable Peacock binding. Pride and Prejudice is perhaps one of the most famous love stories of all time, featuring two very memorable and admirable characters in Mr Darcy and Lizzie Bennet. This binding is probably the most famous binding of Jane Austen's work. It has been reprinted many times, and even put on bags and tote bags in recent years. 

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The book is bound in teal cloth with ornate gilt decoration to the front board and spine. The text block edges are also gilt. It's in very good condition for it's age, but there are some condition points to be aware of. There is wear and bumping to the corners, with the cloth split to reveal the board peeking out beneath. The book has a forward lean and there is rubbing and light bumping to the board edges. The boards show light rubbing, and the back board also shows faint scratching and marking. The spine is faintly sunned and there is minor dulling to the gilt on the spine. There are a couple of small holes in the cloth covering the external joints, and crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. 

Inside, there is a name written on the reverse of the FFEP and the pages show light age toning throughout. There is occasional foxing and minor marking. The tissue guard for the frontispiece is missing and there is a diagonal crease to page 469. There are some cracks to the gutter in places but the pages feel securely bound. 

The illustrations are by the Victorian illustrator Hugh Thomson, who was best known for his illustrations of Jane Austen's works. 

Dimensions approximately 18.6cm x 13cm x 3.4cm. 

The book will be wrapped in bubble wrap, and gift wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon. This will then be securely packaged in a box with lots of eco friendly, biodegradable bubble wrap.