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Comment on Jane Austen’s “Emma” on the Auction Block by Emma first editions and Ayesha costume notes… | Strangegirl.com Updates Blog

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:46:18 +0000

[...] Deb’s Bygone Books Blog reports on two first editions of Emma at auction. One is being presented by Swann Auction Galleries of New York, which included the following blurb with the lot’s online listing: “First english edition. Austen had a falling out with her first publisher Egerton over publication of Mansfield Park and transferred to John Murray, who published the second edition of that title and the first edition of Emma on the same terms: each was published at the author’s expense, with profits to the author after payment of a 10% commission to the publisher. In keeping with Murray’s stated views on edition sizes, 2000 copies were printed. Emma is also the only one of Jane Austen’s novels to bear a dedication (to the Prince Regent). –Gilson A8.” [...]

Comment on Jane Austen’s “Emma” on the Auction Block by Janeite Deb

Janeite Deb — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:07:25 +0000

Not sure even if I had it I would spend this – I would certainly feel better if the proceeds went to one of her foundations [Chawton Library or her Chawton Cottage...]

Thanks Laurel Ann for visiting!

Comment on Jane Austen’s “Emma” on the Auction Block by Laurel Ann

Laurel Ann — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:24:07 +0000

Wish I was rich! Thanks Deb.

Comment on Jane Austen’s “Emma” on the Auction Block by “Emma” on the Auction Block « Jane Austen in Vermont

“Emma” on the Auction Block « Jane Austen in Vermont — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:35:57 +0000

[...] 21, 2009 by Janeite Deb I entreat you to visit my Bygone Books blog for information on TWO first editions of Jane Austen’s Emma coming soon to the auction [...]

Comment on Huntington Library Exhibit on Samuel Johnson by anamericanenglishteacher

anamericanenglishteacher — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:09:27 +0000

I wish this was on the East Coast – I had the chance to visit Johnson’s house in Gough Court, London in April. I had the feeling that I was the only American that day who’d even heard of Dr. Johnson.

Comment on Ann Radcliffe ~ July 9, 1764 by Bluestocking

Bluestocking — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:03:52 +0000

Hi I found you through Austenprose. I love Radcliffe. The Mysteries of Udolpho was wonderful! One day I’ll get around to reading her other books.

Comment on Auction Results ~ John Steinbeck by Fortuna Webs Blog » Blog Archive » In and Around Salinas – Birthplace of Author John Steinbeck

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:09:10 +0000

[...] Auction Results ~ John Steinbeck « Bygone Books Blog – Condition: tape residue to free endpapers; slight rubbing at head of jacket spine. First edition, first issue inscribed by Steinbeck, “For Katherine Lowry/ John Steinbeck” on endpaper. With the bullet on p. 88. Goldstone & Payne A7a. … [...]

Comment on Ann Radcliffe ~ July 9, 1764 by Ann Radcliffe ~ July 9, 1764 « Jane Austen in Vermont

Ann Radcliffe ~ July 9, 1764 « Jane Austen in Vermont — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:00:50 +0000

[...] 8, 2009 by Janeite Deb I invite you to visit my Bygone Books blog for a short bio – bibliography on Ann Radcliffe, born today, July 9, [...]

Comment on Steinbeck on the Block by Janeite Deb

Janeite Deb — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:33:47 +0000

Hello Rob – nice to hear from you – your blog continues to amaze me – you do “all things Poe” quite proud!

Excellent news about Steinbeck and an American literature blog in the offing – I was surprised to not find any blogs on Steinbeck – there must be something out there, wouldn’t you think? there are certainly enough Facebook pages moaning about summer reading requirements! I need to search further – just have to get back into the 20th century and out of the 18th – early 19th for a bit!

Thanks for visiting…
deb

Comment on Steinbeck on the Block by Rob V

Rob V — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:58:34 +0000

I count Steinbeck among my favorite 20th century writers – it’s a short list, so that’s a big deal.

After 2009, I’m contemplating changing my Poe blog into a more general American writers blog. That might satiate at least some of the need for Steinbeck!