A signed copy of a Jane Austen novel published in 1816 has been bought for £325,000.
The book is a first edition copy of Emma which Austen presented to her friend Anne Sharp, the inspiration for Mrs Weston in the novel.
Jonkers Rare Books in Oxfordshire paid £180,000 for it at auction in 2008.
A British collector bought the book, one of 12 special 'presentation' copies Austen gave to friends and family. The rest of the presentation copies were given to relatives.
(Source: BBC News)
The book is a first edition copy of Emma which Austen presented to her friend Anne Sharp, the inspiration for Mrs Weston in the novel.
Jonkers Rare Books in Oxfordshire paid £180,000 for it at auction in 2008.
A British collector bought the book, one of 12 special 'presentation' copies Austen gave to friends and family. The rest of the presentation copies were given to relatives.
(Source: BBC News)
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