[Jane Austen] | "Emma," the extraordinary Edgeworth-Butler copy

[Jane Austen]

Emma: A Novel. In Three Volumes. London: For John Murray, 1816

2 volumes (of 3, lacking volume II),12mo (188 x 110 mm. Half-titles, ownership signature ("Maria Edgeworth") to title-page of volume I, a few pencil underlinings, later pencil note on upper paste-downs by a member of the Edgeworth or Butler family ("Hall Closet | Middle Press | Shelf 1"); some foxing and spotting throughout, a few small ink blots or stains, minor staining to end-leaves. Contemporary drab wrappers, preserved in modern grey paper covers; both volumes partially disbound with wrappers partially detached, a few leaves detached, spines repaired with tape, wrappers and a number of leaves slightly frayed or with small edge-tears.