AUSTEN (JANE)


Emma: A Novel. In Three Volumes. By the author of "Pride and Prejudice" &c. &c., 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, the publisher's advertisement on verso of final leaf of text in volume 3, without the half-titles and final blank in volume 1, some spotting and browning, tears to 2 or 3 leaves (no actual loss of text), near contemporary half calf, gilt panelled spines (slightly rubbed) [Gilson A8], 12mo (177 x 102mm.), John Murray, 1816
|First edition of Jane Austen's fourth novel, which is now generally considered to be her masterpiece. She finished writing the book in March 1815, but due to a number of printing delays, it wasn't published until late December 1815, at Austen's own expense with John Murray taking 10 percent of the profits.