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Emma: A Novel. In Two Volumes. By Miss Austen ..
by Austen, Jane
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- Original muslin backed boards, printed spine labels, untrimmed. Spine faded, label to vol. II with loss, textblocks somewhat fox
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Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1833. Second American edition, one of 1250 copies printed. 214, [2, blanks]; 222, [2, blanks] pp. 2 vols. 12mo. Original muslin backed boards, printed spine labels, untrimmed. Spine faded, label to vol. II with loss, textblocks somewhat foxed, with occasional marginal flaws. Owner signature of Sarah Wright in ink on flyleaf, in pencil on title of vol. I, and as S.G. Wright at head of first page of text in vol. II. Very good. Second American edition, one of 1250 copies printed. 214, [2, blanks]; 222, [2, blanks] pp. 2 vols. 12mo. In Original Boards. The earliest obtainable American printing of Emma (the 1816 first American edition is known in 3 copies), in choice and unsophisticated condition. Gilson B7
Synopsis
Emma is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. The story follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who lives in the English countryside. Emma fancies herself as a matchmaker and sets out to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her attempts to play cupid lead to several misadventures, including a love triangle involving her own romantic interests. As the story unfolds, Emma learns important lessons about humility, love, and the consequences of meddling in the lives of others. The novel is a satire of the English upper class and is widely considered a classic of English literature.
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 263370
- Title
- Emma: A Novel. In Two Volumes. By Miss Austen ..
- Author
- Austen, Jane
- Format/Binding
- 214, [2, blanks]; 222, [2, blanks] pp. 2 vols. 12mo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original muslin backed boards, printed spine labels, untrimmed. Spine faded, label to vol. II with loss, textblocks somewhat fox
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second American edition, one of 1250 copies printed
- Publisher
- Carey, Lea and Blanchard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1833
- Keywords
- British | Jane Austen
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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