Oxford University Press's first edition large paper copy, limited to 250 copies, printed on hand-made paper. "Written about 1805. First published in 1871." Preface and endnotes by Chapman. Extra paper label tipped in. Includes letter from R. W. Chapman to Sir Trevor Bigham dated October 17 1936 on Clarendon Press letterhead, presenting a copy of Lady Susan to him and discussing publication of a Life, assuming he means of Jane Austen, which he is "too lazy" to prepare for publication. Bookplate of previous owner inside front board. Oxford at the Clarendon Press. 1925. Hb. USED. $150.00