{"product_id":"pride-and-prejudice-1839","title":"Pride and Prejudice (1839)","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe 1839 Richard Bentley edition of Jane Austen’s \"Pride and Prejudice\" stands as a significant collectible for Austen enthusiasts. This rare volume is an early re-issue of the 1833 Bentley single-volume edition, which itself was the first to feature illustrations and to present the novel in one volume rather than the traditional three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eKey Features of the 1839 Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Bentley, London, 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octavo (about 16.5 x 9.9 cm), 340 pages, with half-title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an engraved frontispiece and an illustrated title page (both dated 1833), engraved by Greatbatch after Pickering. These illustrations mark the earliest use of images to accompany Austen’s text and are an important milestone in the publishing history of her works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often found in period three-quarter straight-grain morocco with marbled boards, though surviving copies exhibit various bindings due to their collectible nature over nearly two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (noted in known copies):\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors note points such as minor internal repairs (e.g., closed tears) and restoration to binding spines, all of which affect value but emphasis remains on completeness and the presence of both original illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBentley’s edition is notable not just for its illustrations, but as part of his “Standard Novels” series that made Austen’s works more accessible. This 1839 re-issue uses the same stereotype plates as the 1833 version, meaning the text is identical, but the collectible value is enhanced by the date and its status as a desirable early illustrated Austen. Surviving copies are highly sought after, especially when retaining original illustrated leaves\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.landmarkbooksellers.com\/products\/pride-and-prejudice-1839-first-one-volume-edition\" aria-label=\"Pride and Prejudice (1839) First One-Volume Edition\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkbooksellers.com\/book\/pride-prejudice-1839-first-one-volume-edition\/\" aria-label=\"Pride \u0026amp; Prejudice (1839) First One-Volume Edition\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jonkers.co.uk\/rare-book\/7039\/pride-and-prejudice\/jane-austen\" aria-label=\"Pride and Prejudice by AUSTEN, Jane - Jonkers Rare Books\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eFor collectors, this edition bridges the gap between the earliest 19th-century printings and later more widely available illustrated versions, making it a cornerstone piece for any Jane Austen collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Landmark Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47576667685104,"sku":"78916259340124","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/1385\/8477\/files\/IMG_4182.jpg?v=1747679086","url":"https:\/\/landmark-booksellers.myshopify.com\/products\/pride-and-prejudice-1839","provider":"Landmark Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}