The Wings of the Dove - (first printing - one of only 3,000 copies) - two vols. set

James, Henry

Verlag: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1902

Beschreibung

Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1902. Two volumes set. First edition, first printing with 1902 on title pages of both volumes, and "Published August 1902" on copyright pages with no later printings stated. Publisher's original primary binding of smooth sateen brown biscuit cloth, with lettering and flame insignia in gilt on spine, stamped Scribners at heel. Gilt top-edges with deckled fore-edge, and bottom edges. Stamped I and II on each respective volume, on spine. 329 pages for volume I, 425 page for volume II. Binding and hinges strong and sound on both volumes. No gutter cracks. A few minor marks/scuffs to exterior. Vintage, neatly written cursive signature of previous owner on FFEP, in each volume. Volume I has a trimmed photo of Henry James neatly pasted in on front pastedown. Small closed edge tear at corner of title page. Faint corner crease along corner tip of first few pages. Volume II has a pair of two small staple holes on title page. Both volumes have a touch of chipping at crown. Fllaws are over-disclosed as this is a very nice matching 2 volume set of Henry James' enduring classic, in publisher's primary preferred brown binding, in the first edition, first printing; and one of only 3,000 copies of the classic that The Modern Library ranked as the 26th best English-language novel of the 20th century. VG. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 003888

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Wings of the Dove - (first printing - ...

Verlag: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1902

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition