Pride and Prejudice First Edition Facsimile
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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth,
the British Library is reproducing, in beautiful facsimile form, a first edition of Pride and Prejudice from the Library’s restricted collections. Pride and Prejudice has been enchanting readers for centuries with its universal story of premature judgement and
stubbornness in love.
Austen fans will now be able to own her iconic novel as it was originally published by T Egerton in London in 1813, in three gorgeous volumes, presented in an ornate clamshell
case. This edition will also include reproductions of Austen letters from the Library’s collection of her personal effects, as well as introductory notes by a lead curator.
Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of English literature’s most beloved and popular writers despite publishing just six novels (two posthumously). During her lifetime her novels of (mis)manners were read by royalty and schoolgirls alike. Her novels have been translated into over 35 languages and are celebrated around the world for their wit and charm. Her works are celebrated at the annual Jane Austen Festival in Bath, while societies honouring her work exist across the world.
Publication date: 16 September 2025
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