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First edition thus. Cloth-bound; hardcover; octavo (18.5cm x 12cm x 3.5cm); pp. xxvi, 504. English text with an introduction by Joseph Jacobs and illustrations throughout by Chris Hammond. Publisher's original blue cloth elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt to front cover and spine; all page edges gilt; dark blue coated endpapers; half-title; illustrated with full page and vignette engravings. Condition: VERY GOOD. Binding secure with a slight lean, the joints and hinges intact. Covers beautifully preserved with very slight bumping to spine ends. Contents largely very clean, with a nice prize plate to front pastedown and a pencil inscription to front endpapers. Scarce thus.

Emma Woodhouse is a young, beautiful, witty, and privileged woman in Regency England who, from the comfort of her large estate, amuses herself with matchmaking schemes for her friends and acquaintances. With no intention to marry herself, Emma's actions often backfire, causing distress among her circle and highlighting the societal challenges and limitations of the time. Despite her flaws and missteps, Emma experiences a journey of personal growth and self-awareness.