A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel “Wuthering Heights,” including spelling mistakes, is being auctioned for the first time in more than a century. Multiple outlets report that the book is the first such copy to be offered since 1908, and that it comes in the publisher’s original cloth binding. The reports describe the edition as notable not only for its age and provenance, but also for specific errors present in the original text, which collectors often seek as part of a first printing’s distinguishing characteristics.
The auction follows renewed public interest in Brontë’s work, which several sources connect to the novel’s modern visibility after a screen adaptation. While the outlets do not all provide the same auction details, they broadly agree on the key points: the item is a genuine first-edition “Wuthering Heights,” it contains spelling mistakes, it is offered in its original cloth binding, and it has not been on the market for over a century. The auction’s appearance is therefore framed as a rare opportunity for collectors.
