Jane Austen — Mansfield Park; Emma

Cambridge, W. Heffer and Sons Limited, c1923. Cloth. Lovely blue cloth set of the Adelphi editions of two of Jane Austen's best-loved novels. Lovely set of volumes IV and V of the Adelphi edition of the works of Jane Austen.Collection comprised of:Mansfield Park;Emma.In publisher's original blue cloth binding.Undated, dated from a copy held by the University of Oxford Libraries. These are the W. Heffer and Sons editions, which followed the original Adelphi collection published by Martin Secker.Two of the well-loved novels from prominent English novelist Jane Austen. Originally published in 1814, Mansfield Park, Austen's third novel, follows the coming of age of Fanny Price, who from the age of ten is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Emma, originally published in 1816, was the last novel to be published within Austen's lifetime and centers around the character development of the protagonist, a self-satisfied matchmaker. In publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight bumping and rubbing, leading to a small closed tear to the spine head of Emma. Subtle discolouration and marking to both works. Internally, reasonably firmly bound, including weak hinging to the front of Mansfield Park and a delicate binding towards the rear of Emma, mainly affecting pages 544 to 545. Bright and clean copies with light sporadic spotting throughout, heavier to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .