Jane Austen; Austin Dobson [intro.] — Sense and Sensibility

London, Macmillan , 1897 . First edition. Cloth. The second impression of Hugh Thomson's edition of this beloved novel by Jane Austen, beautifully illustrated throughout by Thomson himself, and in the decorative A. A. Turbayne binding. The second impression of Hugh Thomson's edition of this work, which was first published the year prior. Illustrated with a frontispiece and illustrations from Thomson, the illustrator celebrated for his 1894 Peacock edition of 'Pride and Prejudice&apos. Collated, complete. The decorative binding is the work of A. A. Turbayne, and with yellow endpapers bearing a peacock design, these illustrated editions of Austen's works were consequently known as the 'Peacock series&apos. 'Sense and Sensibility' tells the story of three sisters, Marianne, Elinor, and Margaret, and following the romantic lives of each of them. A bright copy of this delightful edition of Jane Austen's classic Regency era romance. In the publisher's original decorative cloth binding, with gilt detailing. Boards bright, with light fading to back strip as is common with this work. Rubbing and bumping to back strip head and tail. Rubbing and small holes to head of rear joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with spot to frontispiece. Otherwise clean. Very Good . Ill.: Hugh Thomson. Very Good .