[BRONTE, Charlotte (1816-1855).] Shirley. A Tale. By Currer Bell. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1849.

First edition of Brontë's third novel. This copy without the 16-page catalogue in volume 1, but with 3-page catalogue at rear of volume 3. Sadleir 348, Smith 5.

Three volumes, octavo (189 x 113mm). 3 pp. of ads (including Jane Eyre) at rear of vol. 3. Contemporary half calf gilt over marbled boards, red spine labels (lightly rubbed). Provenance: B. Williams Ball (bookplate) – F.W. Fitzwygram Leigh Park (stamp to fly leaf) – R Way, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight (gift inscription at rear of vol. 3) – Sotheby's, 9 December 2014, lot 54.

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