1849 2Vol Shirley Currer Bell Charlotte Bronte First Tauchnitz Edition Very S...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Shirley. A Tale. Currer Bell [Charlotte Bronte] 1849 Bernh. Tauchnitz Jun : Leipzig 6.5" by 4.5" vi [1], 2-405; 412pp SUMMARY Published in the same year as the true first edition, this is the very scarce first Tauchnitz edition of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The very scarce two volume first Tauchnitz Edition of this novel by Charlotte Bronte, marking the first publication of these novels in continental Europe.Published in the same year as the first edition.With Bronte's pseudonym, 'Currer Bell', to the title pages.Smith, pages 131-133. Lacking the half title to each volume. Also lacking the blank that should appear between each half title and title page, and the blank which should appear following each title page. Retaining colophon leaf to the rear of volume II.Bronte's social novel is set in Yorkshire in 1811–12, during the industrial depression resulting from the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. It is set against the backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in the Yorkshire textile industry.Christian Bernhard Tauchnitz founded his Leipzig publishing firm in 1837 at the age of 20. His specialism was publishing foreign language books, particularly English. He began his firm at a defining period for English literature, as popular authors were producing a wider range of work in differing genres and forms.Tauchnitz started his 'Collection of British Authors' in 1842, and it continued for almost exactly 100 years. By breaking with the European practise of ignoring British copyright law, Tauchnitz was a driving force behind international agreements on international copyright protection. The goodwill he gained from British authors enabled him to be the principal continental publisher of English language works. He was often sent early proofs, and so was able to first publish at the same time or very soon after the British publisher.A wonderful and very scarce early edition of this Bronte novel. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. Rubbing to joints and back strips, with small losses to the leather. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title pages and the odd page perimeter, with pages generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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