330 pages; 16mo (6.25") 16 cm; Small hardcover, blue cloth, gilt and red lettering, 330 + 6 pages, numerous b/w illustrations in text. Title page glossy, as was usual for this publisher. Title on spine. Front cover reads 'Superb Edition.' ; Gaskell's most popular novel. Written by a woman for women, tales of home life in small village in 19th century England, with social commentary. Copyright 1853. This edition 1898. ; Exterior shows moderate wear. Gilt lettering on spine is visible but letters are small and hard to read. Red area on spine mostly worn off. Owner name and Xmas 1898 in fountain pen on front endpaper, very faded. Also on front endpaper an antique b/w bookplate. Two facing leaves have darkened area from an old scrap of newspaper laid in, everything readable. Binding tight. A very nice reprint edition from publisher that specialized in inexpensive quality reprints. ; Superb Edition Series