Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë
📚 Genre
Literary Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Victorian Romance
🏢 Publisher
International Collectors Library (likely) or similar subscription-based imprint
📅 Publication Year
Circa 1940-1970
🔢 ISBN
N/A
About This Book
The only novel by Emily Brontë, this is a dark and passionate tale of the intense and destructive relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and the orphan Heathcliff on the Yorkshire Moors. The book features a red faux-leather or bonded leather binding with gilded decorative scrollwork and titles on the spine.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
Approx. 350-400 pages
Edition
Hardcover, Subscription/Book Club Edition
Series
Identified by the binding style as part of a series of world classics produced for home libraries.
Target Audience
Adults, Young Adults, and Students of Literature
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The binding is intact, the gilt lettering on the spine is clear and bright, and the corners appear sharp with minimal shelf wear visible.
Estimated Value
$10-$25
Rarity
Common. This binding style was produced in mass quantities for subscription book clubs throughout the mid-20th century. While attractive for display, they are not rare.
Historical Significance
A cornerstone of Victorian literature, it challenged contemporary ideals of morality and social class. It is widely considered one of the greatest novels ever written in the English language.
Collector Notes
These editions are largely collected for their aesthetic value as 'decorators' rather than as investment-grade rare books. Ensure the spine is NOT cracked and looking for ribbon markers or gilded top edges can slightly increase appeal. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the red pigment.
Similar Books
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Notable Features
Faux-leather binding with ornate gold-stamped 'Grolier' or 'Tooled' style decoration common to mid-century book club editions.