(New York: Frederick A Stokes Company, 1890).

VERY SCARCE PRINTING OF THE AUTHOR'S MOST FAMOUS NOVEL. FROM THE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN. One of the great novels of the 19th century and all time--a cornerstone of any collection of literature. The second edition appeared the same year as the first. This, along with Austen s first novel, Sense and Sensibility mark the beginnings of an entirely new genre of writing and writers. This story of first impressions, society and manners is a timeless favorite.
 Recognition came to Miss Austen slowly. But she is now firmly established as an English classic...Miss Austen had always her panegyrists among the best intellects-such as Coleridge, Tennyson,Macaulay, Scott, Sydney Smith, Disraeli and Archbishop Whitely, the last of whom may be said to have been her discoverer. Disraeli read "Pride and Prejudice seventeen times. Scott s testimony is often quoted:  That young lady had a talent for describing the involvements, feelings and characters of ordinary life which is to me the most wonderful I have ever met with. The big bow-wow I can do myself like any one going; but the exquisite touch which renders commonplace things and characters interesting from the truth of the description and the sentiment is denied to me.  - EB
Austen s popularity seems to never weaken and she is as widely loved today as ever. Nineteenth century editions of her works have become quite elusive and are always in demand. Item #32783

A very scarce 19th century printing. 8vo, publisher s original maroon cloth over floral paper covered boards, attractively decorated and lettered in gilt on the covers, spine lettered and tooled in gilt, t.e.g. 358 pp. A handsome copy, with a very mild color bleed from the maroon binding to the upper board.