The Life of Charlotte Bronte - Mrs. Gaskell Pub. Smith Elder & Co. London 1885. 441pp. + ads. First published 1857, two years after Charlottes death, and written by her friend and novelist Elizabeth Gaskell at the suggestion of Charlottes father. Publisher Smith Elder were Brontes original publisher. Gilt titled and decorated boards (plastic covered) are good for age, cracked internal hinges. Fairly clean, toned, and lightly foxed contents. (18x12cm)