The History of England : A Facsimile of Her Manuscript written aged Sixteen & Illustrated by her Sister Cassandra. By Jane Austen ; with an introduction by Deirdre Le Faye & a transcript of the text. LONDON : 1993.
by AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817) Austen, Cassandra 1773-1845 [ Introduction and transcript by Deirdre Le Faye ]
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London: Folio Society, 1993. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine Slipcase. Large Quarto. Illustrated by Cassandra Austen. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1993. The history of England from the reign of Henry the 4th to the death of Charles the 1st. Hardback. Introduction and transcript by Deirdre Le Faye and a transcript of the text. Coloured illustrations within the facsimile. Ivory faux-vellum spine; gilt lettered. Marbled boards. In cream slip-case; gilt lettered to front. Cream end-papers. Bright, tight and clean. No owner name or internal markings. NEAR FINE in like slipcase. (xxxvi), 34pp. Uncommon. 4to. Approx 10 x 8 inches. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. **Ideal Gift**
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- Title
- The History of England : A Facsimile of Her Manuscript written aged Sixteen & Illustrated by her Sister Cassandra. By Jane Austen ; with an introduction by Deirdre Le Faye & a transcript of the text. LONDON : 1993.
- Author
- AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817) Austen, Cassandra 1773-1845 [ Introduction and transcript by Deirdre Le Faye ]
- Illustrator
- Illustrated by Cassandra Austen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine Slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Size
- Large Quarto
- Keywords
- Ideal Gift
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