1900 Rare Book - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Illustrated by John H. Bacon
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Author: Charlotte Brontë. Illustrated by John H. Bacon.
Title: Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
Publisher: London, The Gresham Publishing Co., no date (1900).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 X 6 inches.
Pages: xxi-393 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good exquisite publisher’s original Art Nouveau-style decorated cloth binding in deep blue, designed by Talwin Morris. The cover features flowing silver and green stylized floral motifs, characteristic of Morris’s work, with gilt lettering on the spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with six full-page plates by John H. Bacon, capturing key scenes from Jane Eyre in finely detailed line drawings. (Complete).
The book: A beautifully presented edition of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece and one of the most enduring novels of English literature. This edition, published by The Gresham Publishing Co., showcases the artistic elegance of the early 20th-century bookbinding movement, with a cover design by Talwin Morris, a celebrated Art Nouveau designer. A splendid collector’s piece for lovers of classic literature and fine bindings.
The author: Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) was an English novelist and poet best known for Jane Eyre, a groundbreaking work in the realm of Victorian literature that blended elements of Gothic romance, social criticism, and intense psychological depth. Originally published under the pseudonym "Currer Bell," Jane Eyre remains a literary classic celebrated for its strong, independent heroine and richly evocative prose.
The illustrator: John H. Bacon (1865–1914) was a British artist and book illustrator known for his finely detailed and expressive line drawings. His work in this edition of Jane Eyre brings Brontë’s characters and settings to life with a strong sense of movement and emotion, enhancing the reader’s engagement with the story.