{"product_id":"pride-and-prejudice-jane-austen-1907-dent-brock-illustrated-antique-book","title":"Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen 1907 Dent Brock Illustrated Antique Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"79\"\u003ePride and Prejudice Jane Austen 1907 Dent Brock Illustrated Antique Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eAn original 1907 illustrated edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, published by J.M. Dent \u0026amp; Co., London, with colour illustrations by the highly regarded illustrator C.E. Brock. This edition forms part of Dent’s celebrated early illustrated Austen series, known for its elegant Art Nouveau gilt cloth bindings and beautifully produced colour plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThe original pale green cloth binding features intricate gilt decoration with flowing floral motifs and a central cartouche title panel. These Dent Brock Austen editions are especially valued for their decorative appeal, literary importance, and suitability for collectors, interior stylists, and period libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eInternally, the book includes the illustrated title page and twenty-four colour plates by C.E. Brock. His work is widely considered among the finest early illustrated interpretations of Austen’s novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eThis example retains strong decorative appeal and remains complete despite structural and cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eFair antique condition. Spine damaged and partially split at the head with loss and separation at the upper hinge. General age-related wear, rubbing, fading, and marking to cloth binding, including staining to front board. Fraying to spine ends. Internally complete with colour illustrations. Pages show age toning and occasional foxing, particularly to preliminaries. Structurally compromised but complete and suitable as a decorative, reading, or restoration copy. No loose pages and no missing pages observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eH: 20 cm x W: 12.5 cm x D: approx. 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eEdwardian period, published 1907\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dent \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221036315004,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6973d2c43641577d0f327552.png?v=1771796444","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/pride-and-prejudice-jane-austen-1907-dent-brock-illustrated-antique-book","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}