8vo. [4], 424pp. With half-title. Twentieth century gilt-tooled black half-calf, green cloth boards. Rubbed and marked, with heavy surface wear to spine and small losses to corners. Inked ownership inscription of J. H. Freer to head of half-title. Light scattered spotting, particularly to initial leaves.

A new edition of Austen's third published novel, originally issued as Volume III of a set of the novelist's collected works. The narrative concerns the coming-of-age of the heroine, Fanny Price, who is thrust into the world of her wealthy aunt, uncle, and their intriguing, duplicitous associates.