1st Edition 1853. Considered by many to be her finest novel, surpassing "Jane Eyre." Complete in 3 vol, lacking half-titles and advertisements. Bound in a modern three quarter leather and with hand marbled boards. The books are very good++ and bright. Contents good. Bookplates and occasional ownership stamps of the Long Preston Mechanics Institute. Pages lightly age toned and lightly foxed in places. The Long Preston The Mechanics’ Institute in Yorkshire was gifted to the village by the Duke of Devonshire , it was used as a library and changed to the village hall and is well used for various functions and activities today.