1906 Centennial Jane Austen EMMA Limited Original Color Illustrated Edition

1906 Centennial Jane Austen Limited Original Color Illustrated Edition of EMMA (Complete Two Volumes) (Limited Edition Number 1215) Jane Austen is regarded as one of the greatest writers in British history. While her works are few, each is a masterpiece. EMMA is one of her renowned full-length novels. EMMA is a comedic novel. On the first page, Jane Austen describes Emma as pretty, clever, and rich, but also a bit spoiled. Austen believed this protagonist would only be liked by herself, but in reality, EMMA is one of Austen's most popular and highly-acclaimed novels. This set is the Chawton Edition, published in 1906 with only 1250 sets issued. This particular set is numbered 1215 and features a color-illustrated version, adorned with numerous Victorian-style color illustrations. These visuals offer a captivating aesthetic experience as you read, transporting you directly into the Victorian era. # The year on this set is notably presented in Roman numerals: MCMVI represents 1906. The complete work is presented in two volumes, covering upper and lower sections. # Jane Austen's works are deeply cherished by readers in Europe and America. Consequently, many Jane Austen enthusiasts are dedicated to collecting various editions of her century-old books. This has led to consistently high prices for her works over a hundred years old, especially her major novels. It is a rare find to come across a complete set of both volumes, particularly a limited color-illustrated edition, making it exceptionally worthy of collection. Dimensions: Approx. 22.2 cm Limited Edition Number: 1215 Publication Year: MCMVI (1906) Published In: New York Edition: Chawton Edition The binding is complete with no missing pages, allowing for normal reading. However, as a century-old book, it bears discernible signs of history. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with this.