His most successful was the peacock edition of pride and prejudice, published in 1895. Of the above, my favourite is the 1894 peacock edition. Hugh thomson peacock edition of pride and prejudice fine and. This exclusive jane austen bookmark features the gold peacock and book title along with author jane austen and illustrator hugh thomson as featured on the original book. Pride and prejudice university of michigan library. Amanda prahl is a playwright, lyricist, freelance writer, and university instructor. Pride and prejudice by jane austen slipcase leather. The reason this edition is so unique is because its a copy of the highly popular 1985 peacock edition, now. Pride and prejudice hugh thomson jane austen 1894 peacock. First edition, first impression of the peacock edition.
Pride and prejudice by jane austen, george allen abebooks. Illustrated with both 1894 and 1895 edition illustrations. Pride and prejudice dover classics edition, preface by george saintsbury, illustrated by hugh thomson. Pride and prejudice was written between october 1796 and august 1797 when jane austen was not yet twentyone. Pride and prejudice jane austen first edition rare book. First hugh thomson limited edition of jane austens pride and prejudice. Pride and prejudice jane austen 1894 hugh thomson peacock edition first thus.
Pride and prejudice by jane austen, peacock, first edition. Peacocks were a popular theme among artists such as william morris, james mcneill whistler and louis comfort tiffany in the late 19th century. The famous peacock cover 1894 edition of pride and prejudice. Apr 18, 20 first peacock edition pride and prejudice jane austin 1894 ebay stay safe and healthy. Pride and prejudice, peacock edition oxfams online shop. Symbolizing pride, beauty and rebirth, thomsons peacock graced the cover of the 1894 first edition of pride and prejudice, more than 80 years after the book was originally published.
Nicest one and best condition on ebay or or online right now and recent solds fabulous first edition 1894. Over time, she learns that these quick judgments and prejudices arent exactly accurate. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pride and prejudice. Pride and prejudice is a novel by jane austen that satirizes issues of. Pride and prejudice peacock edition green clamshell.
Her history and arts writing has been featured on slate, howlround, and broadwayworld. Jane austens masterpiece in one of its most desirable illustrated formats. Listed is pride and prejudice by jane austen, an 1894 copy thats referred to as the peacock edition because of the beautifully decorated cover. This gorgeous first edition is bound with dark green cloth and the famous gold gilt stamped peacock, all edges are gilt also.
This peacock edition of pride and prejudice, published in 1894 by george allen, was the first fully illustrated edition of jane austens most popular novel. Green cloth covers, with elaborate peacock design and titling in gilt to the front board and spine. Very good with heavy lean to spine, rubbing to gilt and rear cover and slight crease to top edge of upper board. This is the rare peacock edition, published by george allen in 1894. Illustrated with both 1894 and 1895 edition illustrations kindle edition by austen, jane. Jane austens masterpiece in one of its most desirable illustrated formatsthe 1894 rare large paper limited edition, featuring 160 vintage illustrations by hugh thomson and the legendary peacock edition cover and designs, as well as the beloved peacock cover and spine designs from the 1894 trade edition. Publication date 1894 topics family, courtship publisher london. Pride and prejudice, 1894 peacock design on cover hardcover 1894 by jane austen author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pride and prejudice first peacock edition by austen, jane 1894.
Published in 1894, this is the renowned peacock edition, with a preface by george saintsbury and illustrations by hugh thomson. Sara singhs gorgeous illustrations grace the covers of splinters classic lines series, including this edition of pride and prejudice. Pride and prejudice 1894 rare by jane austen the peacock edition hugh thomson. As a motif, the peacock is indelibly linked with the novel. Pride and prejudice the peacock edition, revived by jane austen and a great selection of. Pride and prejudice by jane austen, 1894 peacock edition.
I was curious about the peacock design, so i did a little research the jane austen centre in bath has this to offer. Pride and prejudice was first published in 18 by thomas egerton. First published on 28 january 18, it was her second published novel. The original peacock binding is bound in the rear of the book. This gorgeous first edition is bound with dark green cloth and the famous. Peacocks are used repeatedly on pride and prejudice covers, but in this case i think the first use is the best example. Pride and prejudice 1894 rare by jane austen the peacock.
Just thought this deserved a topic easton press has released a copy of pride and prejudice again but this time with the peacock covers. The peacock edition published in london in 1894, once austens status in the canon was secure, the socalled peacock edition may be the most collected of all pride and prejudice reprintings. Jane austen books first editions by peter harrington rare. This is a reconstruction of hugh thomsons celebrated 1894 peacock edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This was not the first attempt to add illustrations to austens novels, but with 160 illustrations including headpieces, tailpieces and ornamental initials it was the first to. Elizabeth believes that her powers of observation are infallible and judges quickly. Excitement fizzes through the bennet household at longbourn in hertfordshire when young, eligible mr.
Hugh thomson s illustrations tempered for the victorianera book market are a bit saccharine for me, but still beautiful. A first edition of the novel was auctioned by christies in december, 2012. Back on topic ive ordered but not yet received my peacock edition of pride and prejudice. Rare peacock edition with engraved gold peacock and deco. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Hugh thomson peacock edition of pride and prejudice. Green decorative cloth binding with gilt peacock design to front cover and spine. The famous peacock cover 1894 edition of pride and prejudice photo credit. It features 101 black and white illustrations by hugh thomson, all of which are present.
Easton press pride and prejudice peacock edition by jane. I dont know what to say about this, george allens iconic 1894 printing of pride and prejudice, the peacock edition. Pride and prejudice peacock edition easton press collectors. Peacock pride and prejudice jane austen thomson fine. Pride and prejudice by jane austen new sealed deluxe slipcase edition leather bound illustrated peacock version featuring 160 vintage illustrations by hugh thomson and the legendary peacock edition cover. Which edition of pride and prejudice should you read. Top 10 elements featured on pride and prejudice covers. The editions iconic features include its gilded peacock cover symbolic of pride and 65 full page illustrations, all created by hugh thomson. Now were offering the exuberantly beautiful design as a 500piece puzzle, created exclusively for bas bleu. This beautiful edition of pride and prejudice is one of the 41 objects i saw at jane austens house museum in hampshire when i visited last summer. Classic early printing and stunningly bound peacock copy of jane austens legendary english work pride and prejudice, bound in original publishers decorative peacock design green and gilt boards. This beautiful replica of the peacock edition of pride and prejudice is the next best thing to the real thing since original copies of this highly collectible 1894 edition now command a handsome sum. Its manuscript was initially written between 1796 and 1797 in steventon, hampshire, where austen lived in the rectory. Thomson, one of the most prolific and popular illustrators of his time, did fine line drawings for all six.
Bennets attempts to marry off her five daughters is one of the bestloved and most enduring classics in english literature. Jane austen for sale antiquarian collectible books. First peacock edition pride and prejudice jane austin 1894. Illustrator hugh thomsons iconic peacock cover for the 1894 edition of pride and prejudice is a longtime favorite of jane austen fans the world over. George allen, 1894 a very good to near fine copy of the 1st publication of the peacock edition of pride.
Jane austen pride and prejudice limited edition 1894. I have the original 1894 peacock edition and have wanted this one for a long. The stunning new jane austen peacock brooch, now available from our online gift shop, celebrates the longstanding association between this most handsome of fowl and jane austens comparably elegant pride and prejudice. It has been republished by over 100 publishers since the 18 first edition.
Pride and prejudice, 1894 peacock design on cover austen, jane on. Pride and prejudice the peacock edition, revived free. Bound in publishers dark green cloth with gilt stamped peacock, illustrated by hugh thomson, all edges gilt. With a preface by george saintsbury and illustrations by hugh thomson. With an introduction and contemporary criticism 2008, ignatius press ebook in english ignatius critical edition.
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