James, Henry.

8vo (191 x 124mm.), 2 volumes, first English edition in book form, first impression, with three pages in volume 2 misnumbered (368, 369, 371 for 268, 269, 271) and "H. James Jr" on spines, 40pp.of advertisements at end of volume 2 dated December 1879, brown endpapers, original dark blue-green fine bead-grain cloth, blocked in black and blind, lettering and publisher's device in gilt on spines, in a folding box, spotting

Edel and Laurence A15b; Sadleir 1295a

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A fine copy. The English edition, which was published in January 1881, was preceded by the American edition by one month. The English edition also included The Pension Beaurepas, not previously published in book form, and A Bundle of Letters, which had previously been published in book form in America. The first printing was of 500 copies, and was followed by a second impression of 250 copies in March 1881.