1906 Pride & Prejudice ~Peacock Edition~ Written by Jane Austen. Beautifully illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Published by George Allen and Sons

A beautiful first edition, later printing of the peacock edition. Contains many lovely illustrations with a gorgeous gilt exterior. Condition: Good. The front cover has some light fading. The side cover has some small tears that are not threatening to come loose. The back cover has some light wear. The interior is completely clean, with no missing, loose, or torn pages. The binding is not cracked and in excellent reading condition. Published by George Allen. 1906, fifth printing. Written by Jane Austen. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Information regarding edition: George Allen published this edition from 1894 thru 1906. They are the most desirable copies of Pride and Prejudice printed other than the original 1813 three-volume first edition by Egerton, which can bring about five figures in today’s market. A relative unknown illustrator Hugh Thompson was an Irish Illustrator born at Coleraine near Derry. He created 160 line drawings to produce the first and still finest illustrated edition. The success of George Allen’s” PEACOCK EDITION “ launched Thompson’s career as a first-class and prominent illustrator who is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors Charles Dickens and J. M. Barrie. In total, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed many illustrations to magazines and other periodicals. When working on a new illustration, Thomson would research his subject in the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He would often take detailed notes on costumes, furniture, old prints, and architectural records. His attention to detail can be seen in his sketchbooks, which include pages devoted to ladies and gentlemen’s attire changing styles. This book is a chance to own a stunning example of one of Austen’s incredible works. Shipping Information - Standard Shipping - We use USPS to ship all items. All orders over $130 will be shipped with priority, others are shipped standardized. All items are carefully packaged, insured for their full value, and tracking information is provided. - Shipping Upgrades - We do offer shipping upgrades on all items in case you need it to arrive sooner. There are additional fees depending on the size and weight of the individual item and how quickly you need it to arrive. If for some reason it does not appear as an option when you are checking out, please contact us directly. Refunds & Returns - Lost or Damaged Items - We are not responsible for any items once they have been shipped, and therefore cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in shipping. However, I do package all items with great care, and I provide all my customers with tracking information so they can see their order's tracking history and a more accurate estimated delivery date and time. If an item is lost or damaged during shipping, the buyer must work with the shipping provider to resolve the issue. If an item is lost (shipped but undelivered) and the tracking information has not been updated within 30 days of the last update, I will be happy to provide a replacement if possible or issue a refund. - Items Not As Described - If an item is not as described, please contact us so we can work out a return or an exchange. We cannot issue a refund in most cases until we have received the returned item. The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions whatsoever!