Jane Austen C E Brock Illustrator (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 205 pages, 8vo. No DJ. The Series of English Idylls. Bound in very light mint green cloth boards with ornate gilt lettering and design along spine and front cover. Previous owner's name and date on second page leaf, dated 1910. Shelfwear: light scuffing along edges and covers, front inside spine hinge is cracked, delicate binding, tanned page leafs. Volume is in Very Good-minus condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. 12 volume set (complete). A Good set in original blue cloth, paper spine labels, top edges gilt(there are several leaves with long tears; some wear and tiny tears to edges). Illustrated with color plates by C.E. Brock, the 2 volumes of Letters are illustrated in b/w with historical images.

First editions thus (published between 1907-1909); 6 volumes, 8vo (19.5 x 13 cm); each volume with 24 coloured plates by Charles E. Brock, including frontispiece, some pages uncut in all volumes excluding Pride and Prejudice, minor loss to lower corner of vii in Mansfield Park, very light spotting to a few leaves of Emma, else only the occasional spot or mark, usual age-toning, pages are remarkably bright and pristine, very good; finely bound by Bayntun Riviere, later half green calfskin over green cloth boards, spine in 6 compartments with gilt lettering to second and third, gilt emblem to others, marble endpapers, top edges gilt, slight offsetting to endpapers, old bookseller sticker 'Lupton Bros.' to front pastedown of each volume, fading to spine, corners a little bumped, small white mark to upper board of Sense and Sensibility, otherwise only light, general signs of wear, very good; [viii], 308pp, [xiv], 336pp, [viii], 396pp, [viii], 395pp, [1]pp, [x], 206pp, [viii], 216pp. A most handsome set of this very desirable edition, in very good condition. C.E. Brock originally illustrated Pride and Prejudice for Macmillan in 1895, with black and white line drawings. He then collaborated with his brother H.M. Brock on this set for Dent in 1898.

First deluxe editions thus (published between 1907-1909); 6 volumes, 8vo (200 x 130mm); illustrated endpapers, each volume with 24 coloured plates by Charles E. Brock, identical contemporary gift inscriptions to ffeps, spotting at prelims, usual age-toning, pages are remarkably bright and pristine with exceptions of Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion which exhibit some spotting throughout; publisher's exuberantly blocked ivory vellum with gilt floral decoration, top edges gilt whilst others untrimmed, apart from minor soiling to boards, this set is notable for its remarkable condition, apart from minor fading to upper panel of Mansfield Park, the gilt decoration is richly preserved, very good indeed. A beautifully illustrated edition based on water-colours by Charles E. Brock, scarce to find in a complete set with it's desirable deluxe binding.

Three Quarters Leather. Condition: Very Good binding. Ten 16mo. volumes; in three quarter blue morocco double ruled at the edges, over marbled paper boards with matching endpaper; top edges gilt; the spines with raised bands, lettered in gilt with ornaments in the Egyptian style; some edgewear; foxing and fading to the marbled paper. ~~The several illustrations by C. E. Brock in each volume, with their soft pastel colors, seem particularly well suited to Jane Austen's writings. Very Good binding.

[Complete Novels] First English Idylls edition. Complete in six volumes. Octavo (21 x 12 x 20cm), pp.[2] xiv; 336 [2]; pp.[2] viii; 308 [2]; pp.[2] viii; 396 [2]; pp.[2] viii; 395 [3]; pp.[2] x; 206 [4]; pp.[2] viii; 216 [2]. With a total of 144 colour plates illustrated by Brock, including a frontispiece and vignette title page to each volume. Elegantly bound in publisher's pale green cloth, elaborately blocked in gilt, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Contents clean, same neat gift inscriptions to each volume dated 14th November 1918, endpapers with offset toning as usual, covers carefully handled. Hinges of Pride and Prejudice very weak, nearly detached. A delightful set in very good condition. Following the first colour-illustrated production of Austen's works by C.E. and H.W. Brock in 1898, this edition features significantly more illustrations, expanded and revised by Charles Brock alone. This collection was given by Roland L'Estrange Bryce to Miss Bessie Allan, three days after the Armistice, thanking her for her service during the final years of the war. Bryce (1889-1953), the son of Liberal MP Annan Bryce, worked at the Foreign Office. His sisters Marjery and Rosalind were prominent Suffragettes.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd; E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc. New York, 1950, First Edition Thus. Six volumes in fine quarter leather binding stamped Asprey & Co. Ltd in gilt to the base of each front paste down, illustrated by Charles E Brock. Complete set of six volumes as issued. Structurally fine, with minor marks and gentle rubbing. Pagination: Sense and Sensibility xv, [i], 322pp. Pride and Prejudice v, [i], 337pp. Mansfield Park v, [i], 414pp. Emma v, [i], 427pp. Northanger Abbey xiv, [ii], 211pp. Persuasion v, [i], 219pp. With an illustrated frontispiece and 15 colour illustrations by Brock to each volume. The anonymously published Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816) were modest successes, but they brought her little fame in her lifetime. She wrote two other novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1817 and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but it was left unfinished on her death. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, the short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and the unfinished novel The Watsons. Provenance: no inscriptions or bookplates. Approximately 7 ½ inches tall (19cm). Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition gilt titles, and decorations to the compartments, five gilt raised bands, minor marks and variable fading to the leather. Joints very good condition sound. Corners very good condition sharp. Boards very good condition quarter leather and marbled paper covered boards, marked and worn to the cloth, some variable fading and marks. Page edges very good condition top edges gilt, others gently tanned. Binding very good condition sound, good clean copies. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition sound. Paste downs very good condition plain paper covered paste downs. End papers good condition plain paper end papers. Title good condition gently tanned. Pages good condition colour frontispiece to each volume, fifteen further colour plates to each volume, some plates wavy and a little tanned. See photos.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume v.2, Pages:- 258, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.2 258 258.