Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, J. M. Dent & Sons, Everyman’s Library, 1927 reprint - gilt decorated, order cloth bound edition.

My story...
I am a rather special find - an understated and beautiful, J. M. Dent and Sons, dated 1931 reprint edition of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. I am a much less rarely seen Dent edition in my green cloth.
I contain an introduction by R. Brimley Johnson and I am unillustrated.

Practicalities:
-I am a medium sized book measuring H 17.5cm by W 11cm.
-I weigh 368g.

Condition summary:
I am generally in very good plus vintage condition with only gentle wear. For specific condition points see below.

Why buy me?
My seller rather over uses the phrase ‘simply splendid' so in my case I would need to be described as, ‘super simply splendid'!
I am what looks like a very simple, classic cloth bound edition, some might say nothing special - but my book has a magical extra something about me that defies language.
My seller actually told me yesterday that I am one of the most attractive books that she has ever beheld, bordering on vintage perfection, and she is loathed to part with me.
Everything is muted from my soft sage covers, which have a more uncommon open weave to the simplicity of my spine decoration. Yet there is something very beautiful about the font style used on my spine - neither plain nor grand - and you nearly miss the delightful foliage between the words. This spine would look just right on your bookshelf. The E L logo on the spine stands for Everyman's Library. My blind stamped edge is also a very pleasing yet barely noticeable addition.
Now, this is an element little talked about, but my weight is very pleasing. It is substantial, pleasant the absolute correct balance. My paper pages are of a high quality…
The texture of the endpapers is finely woven and continues until the triumph of my stunning art nouveau decorated title pages in exemplary condition. There amongst the titles you again see the subtle foliage design.
Another feature which must be commented on for its unique style is the font style used on my titles and chapter headings throughout my book when certain letters - noticeably ‘R' and ‘N' are drawn with more flourish.
My text is written on pages in excellent condition for their years, their edges dyed a dramatic yet faded black which set off the antique cream of the paper quite wonderfully.
At the end you will also espy the sweet Temple Press logo on the bottom of the title page. If just oozes tasteful charm!
On top of all this I am most importantly a robust book, still strongly bound with years of reading life left within!
The style of my book lends itself so well to the book's theme. It lacks the extremes of ‘sensibility' that many other Austen books aspire to and seems balanced by ‘sense' - very good sense without seeming rigid or dull - a perfect balance!

Being around 91 years of age I will have some signs of age and use:

Hardcover: spine ends rolled and mildly faded and worn on their ends; corners barely rolled and gently worn on their tips. The main cloth has some slight surface rubs on the top rear edge which are only seen in certain light settings; the gilt titles still shine brightly.
Page edges: all edges have surface rubs and scratches; the bottom edge is slightly more scratched.
Endpapers: order gutters still intact; the free papers each end are slightly age toned; all papers have odd age marks down the hinge with a handful of faint foxing spots; there is some bubbling to the paste downs at each end.
Reading pages: in excellent condition - my seller could barely find a fault. She found one folded top page corner. If you find any more signs of age and use they will be slight and rare.
Binding: super strong

A note from my seller:
I absolutely love this book - to me it is perfect - just as I would want any vintage, classic to look like on my shelf. Not completely minimalist and striking, but subtly and boldly beautiful with just the right amount of ‘flounce'! I am also selling Sense and Sensibility in this edition - now wouldn't a set of these be glorious?

I will be sent Royal Mail special delivery in the UK and Royal Mail International, tracked worldwide. Please message me for worldwide postage costs if not displayed.

I will be packed in recycled, biodegrable packaging where possible.

Seller code: 17-22