Charlotte Bronte / Villette Haworth Edition 1899 Antique Book Illustrated

HISTORY: From the beloved collection of the Atkinson family, whose stories are weaved together in George Howe Colt's New York Times notable book of the year, "The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home." Many of these books are inscribed by Atkinson family members. I highly recommend Colt's memoir, if only to discover the history behind these eclectic family treasures.

DETAILS/CONDITION: Covers show light wear, including: rubbing to extremities, sunned spine and light scuffs. Gilt detail on front cover and spine. Top edge gilt. Deckled fore edge. Front hinge is cracked. Inscription and tiny bookplate on FFEP. Tissue protected frontispiece. Facsimile of the title-page of the first edition. All illustrations are present. Pages are crisp and clean.