Antique 1906 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte - Art Nouveau Gilt Binding

For sale is a beautiful collector’s edition of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, published in 1906 by George Bell & Sons, London.
This is a particularly sought-after edition due to its stunning Art Nouveau decorative cloth binding. The blue cover features intricate gold-stamped (gilt) floral vine work, signed with the initials of the period's notable illustrators.
Features & Details:
Publisher: George Bell & Sons (London).
Year: 1906.
Format: Hardcover, original blue cloth with gold-tooled spine and front board.
Content: Includes the famous "Preface to the Second Edition" (1847) and the "Note to the Third Edition" (1848).
Aesthetics: The Art Nouveau styling makes this a perfect "statement piece" for a home library or a thoughtful gift for a Brontë enthusiast.
Condition:
Exterior: Overall very good. The gold gilt remains bright and eye-catching. There is minor rubbing/shelf wear to the top and bottom of the spine, consistent with its 120-year age.
Interior: The binding is firm and secure. The pages show some light natural foxing (age spots), which is standard for paper from this era, but the text remains clear and perfectly readable. No significant tears or inscriptions.