Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

 1996 Hardcover with C. S. Lewis Essay

A lovely vintage hardcover edition of Jane Austen’s beloved classic Sense and Sensibility, published in 1996 by Courage Books.

This edition reproduces the text of the original 1811 London edition, preserving the original spelling and punctuation, and includes “A Note on Jane Austen” by C. S. Lewis — a wonderful addition for Austen collectors and classic literature lovers.

The understated cream-and-red dust jacket gives it that perfectly traditional, literary look that feels right at home in a collected bookshelf.

Details:

• Title: Sense and Sensibility
• Author: Jane Austen
• Includes an essay by C. S. Lewis
• Published: 1996
• Publisher: Courage Books / Running Press
• Hardcover with dust jacket
• ISBN: 1-56138-705-3
• First printing of this 1996 edition — number line ends in 1
• Text is a reprint of the first bound London edition published by T. Egerton in 1811
• Original spelling and punctuation preserved
• Printed in the United States
• Classic English literature / Regency fiction

Condition:

• Good vintage condition
• Hardcover appears clean and well preserved
• Dust jacket shows some light age and shelf wear, including minor creasing/wrinkling
• Interior pages appear clean and bright
• Binding appears sound
• Please review photographs for exact condition

Perfect for:

• Jane Austen collectors
• Sense and Sensibility fans
• C. S. Lewis readers
• Classic literature collections
• Regency-era enthusiasts
• English cottage libraries
• Dark/light academia decor
• Vintage bookshelf styling
• Austen-inspired gifts

The exact book pictured is the book you will receive.