Jane Austen's first version of Pleasure And Prejudice bought for file £87,500

The traditional novel, in three onerous cowl volumes, is in remarkably good situation for its age. It was certainly one of 1,500 printed through the novel’s first run in 1813.

It bought for £70,000, with charges boosting the ultimate determine paid by the British collector – who bid over double the £40,000 estimate.

Max Hasler, at London-based Discussion board Auctions, mentioned: “We anticipated it to do nicely, nevertheless it went greater than we thought.”