Pride Prejudice by Austen, Peacock (15 results)

Hardcover. 1st Peacock Edition; First Printing. Gilt peacock feather decoration on cover and spine, dark green cloth boards. All page edges gilt. Dark green endpapers. In very good+ condition. Nice bright Spine & front board. Owner name," 29" inked on half title pages, beginning to fade. Some very minor rubbing on edges. Some foxing, else generally clean & tight. With many B&W illustrations throughout by Hugh Thomson. ; 476 pages.

First fully illustrated edition, one of 250 large paper copies issued in the UK with the illustrations specially printed on China paper and laid down; a further 25 copies were released in the US. This was the first edition to feature illustrations accompanying the text, as Bentley's 1833 edition and subsequent printings had featured only a frontispiece. Thomson's "light touch and feeling for period manners provide a charming and accessible gloss to the author's work" (ODNB). Octavo (258 x 178 mm). Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in dark green morocco, spine lettered gilt, peacock feather with burgundy morocco onlaid piece in each compartment separated by raised bands, front board elaborately gilt-blocked with peacock design and burgundy morocco onlaid pieces, decoration to turn-ins gilt, burgundy endpapers, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. With 101 fine line illustrations printed on fine tissue paper and mounted onto the page. Some occasional light foxing, an excellent copy in a fine binding.

Full Morocco. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Thomson, Hugh (illustrator). First Thus. xxvii, [1], 476pp, [2]. Recent full morocco, Cosway style, binding by Temple Bookbinders, raised bands, spine in six panels, blue leather title label to second panel with matching author label to fourth, remaining panels gilt, with central pink rose and gilt volute corner pieces, date to foot of spine. Covers with double line border, floral spray corner pieces with pink roses, upper cover with sunken central panel containing a watercolour on vellum by Martin Frost, after an illustration from the book by Hugh Thomson, gilt roll to inner edges, a.e.g. with Cockerell marbled endpapers, and hand sewn endbands. Externally near fine, internally bright and clean, very good indeed. Full page frontispiece, with another one hundred illustrations and headpieces as China paper proofs, laid down. One of two hundred and fifty copies for England (with another twenty-five copies for America) of the handmade large paper edition of the famous 'Peacock' edition. The watercolour on vellum by Martin Frost replicates the illustration by Thomson on page 67, titled 'No, no, stay where you are'. Advert about the sale of the original drawings loosely inserted. Housed in a cloth slip case, made by Temple Bookbinders. See Gilson E78 Size: 4to. Limited Edition.

HARDCOVER RED. Condition: VG. HUGH THOMSON (illustrator). 1ST ED. Beautiful hand made clam shell box Cover cloth is paper-backed Burgundy "Wooqu Bookcloth for Bookbinding. Tray cloth is paper-backed "Asahi Japanese bookcloth." Label is "Elephant Hide Paper". Bright gold gilt on spine, leather spine and corners, marbled covers and end papers, slightly age toned pages, one bookplate on inner front board and one bookplate on front end paper, else, clean and unmarked. The George Allen published 1894 thru 1906 editions are the most desirable copies of Pride and Prejudice published other than the original 1813 three volume first edition by Egerton which brings 5 figures in today's market. A relative unknown illustrator Hugh Thompson was an Irish Illustrator born at Coleraine near Derry. he took the task of creating 160 line drawings to produce the first and still finest illustrated edition. The success of George Allens " PEACOCK EDITION " launched Thompson's career as as a first class and prominent illustrator who is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. In total, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed a large number of illustrations to magazines and other periodicals. When working on a new illustration, Thomson would research his subject in the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He would often take detailed notes on costumes, furniture, old prints, and architectural records. His attention to detail can been seen in his sketchbooks, which include pages devoted to the changing styles of ladies and gentleman attire. Jane Austen born 16 December 1775 died 18 July 1817 was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's novels remained in obscurity until this 1894 first illustrated edition was published. 61 different publishers reprinted her titles up to 2010 before the explosion of electronic reprint companies. DATE PUBLISHED: 1894 EDITION: 1ST ED 476.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Jane Austen (1894) Pride and Prejudice , UK Peacock first edition, published by George Allen. Illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson. Beautifully rebound in fine full green morocco (leather), with all all three edges gilded, silk bookmark and gild stamp which replicates the famous original design. Housed in a buckram solander box lined with black velvet which cushions and protects the book. An absolutely gorgeous production. Condition: free from any stamps, previous owner names or bookplates. Internally clean with a few foxing spots to the prelims. Retains the original tissue guard. Presents in fine condition. Jane Austen needs no introduction. Her novels have become world literature and are studied for English degrees. Pride and Prejudice is one of her most beloved novels. Originally published anonymously in 1813 the novel was well received from the start. However, the Peacock edition played a major part in making the novel a bestseller. First and Fine.

HARDCOVER GREEN. Condition: Good. HUGH THOMSON (illustrator). Beautiful gilt decorations of Peacock perched on a pedastal with peacock feathers on cover and spine, black and white illustrations, good+ condition. General shelf wear, a small amount of discoloration on rear cover, few bumps to edges, slightly age toned pages, cloth extremities on spine is worn, light foxing, lightly age toned pages, top edge gold gilt. The George Allen published 1894 thru 1906 editions are the most desirable copies of Pride and Prejudice published other than the original 1813 three volume first edition by Egerton which brings 5 figures in today's market. A relative unknown illustrator Hugh Thomson was an Irish Illustrator born at Coleraine near Derry. he took the task of creating 160 line drawings to produce the first and still finest illustrated edition. The success of George Allens " PEACOCK EDITION " launched Thompson's career as as a first class and prominent illustrator who is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. In total, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed a large number of illustrations to magazines and other periodicals. When working on a new illustration, Thomson would research his subject in the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He would often take detailed notes on costumes, furniture, old prints, and architectural records. His attention to detail can been seen in his sketchbooks, which include pages devoted to the changing styles of ladies and gentleman attire. Jane Austen born 16 December 1775 died 18 July 1817 was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's novels remained in obscurity until this 1894 first illustrated edition was published. 61 different publishers reprinted her titles up to 2010 before the explosion of electronic reprint companies. DATE PUBLISHED: 1895 MAR EDITION: 476.

Condition: Very Good+. First Edition Thus. First edition thus, American issue with Macmillan imprint at base of spine. 476pp. Bound in publisher's dark green cloth stamped with an ornate gilt peacock design, illustrated by Hugh Thomson, all edges gilt. Very Good+ with lean to binding, light bump to bottom edge of rear board and faint staining to rear board, front and rear inner hinges with webbing exposed, tear to edge of front free endpaper, contents browned.

LEATHER BOUND GREEN. HUGH THOMPSON (illustrator). LIMITED ED. FIRST ILLUSTRATED Thompson Edition WITH 160 LINE DRAWINGS, Printed on copyright page: One of 275 Large Paper copies for Britain, with another 25 done for America. After title page is a facsimile inscription : " To J. Comyns Carr, In acknowledgment of all I owe to his friendship and advice, these illustrations are gratefully inscribed. Hugh Thomson." THUS THIS IS ONE OF 275 COPIES. The top fore edge gold gilt. 476 Pages (8 X 10 INCHES) Decorated title page, frontispiece, and large illustrations, 160 line drawings in all (printed on special China paper and laid down) by Hugh Thomson printed on Unbleached Arnold paper, and gilt lettering on 5 RIBBED GREEN LEATHER SPINE. THIS COPY HAS A GREEN LEATHER BINDING IS SIGNED BY HAVING a small identification stamp in gold gilt G P PUNTAM'S SON on the front leather inner board bottom. Rear leather inner board at bottom stamped in gold gilt The Knickerbocker Press. . I assume this copy which measures 7.25 x 10.25 inches and the Ruskin copies all have measured 5 x 7.5 inches OUR COPY MAY BE THE AMERICAN Market lovely copy of this scarce limited OVERSIZE 5 RIBBED GREEN LEATHER HARDBACK issue of the first Hugh Thomson edition. Bottom 1/4 inch of spine chewed to the point of missing. Triangular 3/4 inch section of leather missing from bottom front left cover . more images upon request. I HAVE FAILED IN MY RESEARCH TO FIND DOCUMENTATION OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMERICAN AND BRITISH EDITION THUS THIS IS ONE OF 275 COPIES ( 250 FOR BRITIAN, WITH ANOTHER 25 DONE FOR AMERICA. On 7/21/2012 10:10 PM, A Danny Jacks emailed me " America have two publishers listed on the title page with NO ADDRESS. They have printed on the title page as follows: "New York: Macmillan & Co., London: George Allen." PLEASE REQUEST MORE IMAGES IF NEEDED. DATE PUBLISHED: 1894 EDITION: LIMITED ED 476 good THE FAMOUS PEACOCK EDITION.

HARDCOVER GREEN. Condition: Fair cond. HUGH THOMSON (illustrator). Beautiful gilt decorations of Peacock perched on a pedastal with peacock feathers on cover and spine, black and white illustrations, good+ condition. General shelf wear, hinges cracked exposing inner webbing, previous owners name on pre title page in ink, few bumps to edges, very slightly age toned pages, cloth extremities on spine/corners is worn, slight foxing, lightly age toned pages, top edge gold gilt. Housed in a custom green clam shell box. The George Allen published 1894 thru 1906 editions are the most desirable copies of Pride and Prejudice published other than the original 1813 three volume first edition by Egerton which brings 5 figures in today's market. A relative unknown illustrator Hugh Thompson was an Irish Illustrator born at Coleraine near Derry. he took the task of creating 160 line drawings to produce the first and still finest illustrated edition. The success of George Allens " PEACOCK EDITION " launched Thompson's career as as a first class and prominent illustrator who is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. In total, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed a large number of illustrations to magazines and other periodicals. When working on a new illustration, Thomson would research his subject in the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He would often take detailed notes on costumes, furniture, old prints, and architectural records. His attention to detail can been seen in his sketchbooks, which include pages devoted to the changing styles of ladies and gentleman attire. Jane Austen born 16 December 1775 died 18 July 1817 was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's novels remained in obscurity until this 1894 first illustrated edition was published. 61 different publishers reprinted her titles up to 2010 before the explosion of electronic reprint companies. DATE PUBLISHED: 1894 EDITION: 476.

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition Thus; Large Paper Edition. First edition thus. Bound in publisher's original undecorated dark green cloth with title label to spine. Illustrated by Hugh Thomas, and edition colloqually known as "The Peacock Edition," though in a variant binding that has no elaborate gilt peacock to the front cover. Very Good with lean to binding, wear to corners and spine ends, chipping and rubbing tot title label, cloth lightly stained, small area of wear to cloth at top of rear spine joint. Former owner name to front free endpaper, pages tanned and lightly foxed.

HARDCOVER GREEN. Condition: Good++. HUGH THOMSON (illustrator). This book has been rebound in three quarter green moroccan leather, green leather spine and corners with marbled covers, 5 raised ribs on spine, deckled fore edge (not smooth), gold gilt on spine, black and white illustrations, marbled endpages, top fore edge has gold gilt. General shelf wear, rubbed extremities, previous owners name with small inscription on front end paper, no bookplate, The George Allen published 1894 thru 1906 editions are the most desirable copies of Pride and Prejudice published other than the original 1813 three volume first edition by Egerton which brings 5 figures in today's market. A relative unknown illustrator Hugh Thomson was an Irish Illustrator born at Coleraine near Derry. he took the task of creating 160 line drawings to produce the first and still finest illustrated edition. The success of George Allens " PEACOCK EDITION " launched Thompson's career as as a first class and prominent illustrator who is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. In total, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed a large number of illustrations to magazines and other periodicals. When working on a new illustration, Thomson would research his subject in the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He would often take detailed notes on costumes, furniture, old prints, and architectural records. His attention to detail can been seen in his sketchbooks, which include pages devoted to the changing styles of ladies and gentleman attire. Jane Austen born 16 December 1775 died 18 July 1817 was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's novels remained in obscurity until this 1894 first illustrated edition was published. 61 different publishers reprinted her titles up to 2010 before the explosion of electronic reprint companies. DATE PUBLISHED: 1895 MAR EDITION: 476.

First reprint of the celebrated ''peacock edition'' with illustrations by Hugh Thomson, originally published in 1894. Octavo. pp xxviii, 476. Preface by George Saintsbury. Elaborate gilt peacock decoration to dark green buckram covers. All edges gilt.Signs of bookplate removal from front free endpaper. Early (1901) gift inscription on verso of front free endpaper. Spine a bit faded. Head and tail of spine slightly scuffed. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This book is in fair condition. This book has been rebound in full leather binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, who have stamped thier name in the front. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any other kind. The book has five raised bands to the spine and gilt lettering and design to the spine. The original Peacock binding is bound in the rear of the book.The pages are all somewhat wrinkled. The front board is nearly detached. This is the rare "Peacock" Edition, published by George Allen in 1894. It features 101 black and white illustrations by Hugh Thomson, all of which are present. A great chance to own a rare edition of Austen's classic work.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hugh Thomson (illustrator). Reprint. Dark green boards and spine. Front board and spine lavishly illustrated and lettered in gilt peacock design. Lower quarter of rear board has lost its sheen. The spine faded and cocked and a little rubbed on lower two corners; three slight 5 mm splits on its edges; the gilt near its base faded and a touch wrinkled; leading corners rubbed. All edges of text block tipped in gilt. Internally 2 cm x 6 mm webbing visible in front gutter; name in ink written on front free end paper; foxing on half title to the first Preface page; frontis lacks tissue guard. Pp (ix), x-xxvii, (1), 478, (4).

Jane Austen, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.Custom Clamshell Case Only. (NO BOOK INCLUDED) London: [1894, Book Date] Excellent Custom Clamshell Case [Not A Book] For The First British Edition. Elegant Deep Green leather. Custom Gilt-Stamped Titles to spine. Embossed multi-layered, [sculpted] design on the side graphically inspired from the iconic design of the Peacock. Finished in rich Black velour on the interior. A superb and unique protective clamshell case for the first edition. When you place your order: Please confirm the actual size of your first edition as sizes may vary with age or if the edition is covered in Mylar. The text can be altered to add "signed" or other special requests. Custom Craft available upon request. Book definitely NOT included. Material and size can be adapted for your special first edition.