Jane Eyre. Preface : AMs, Haworth, Eng., [1847 Dec. 21].

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Jane Eyre. Preface : AMs, Haworth, Eng., [1847 Dec. 21].

Preface to the second edition, with dedication to Thackeray. Brontë offers thanks to her supporters and attacks her detractors. Signed with her pseudonym Currer Bell. Date, added in pencil on first leaf, matches date as printed in the book.

1 v. (6 p.) ; 19 cm.

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