James, Henry

2 volumes, 8vo (185 x 126mm.), FIRST BOOK EDITION, 40 pages of advertisements dated June 1878 at end of volume 1, error in headers ("IV" appearing for "V") to pages 171-75 of volume 1 only, publisher's blue sand-grain cloth, covers blocked in black, spines with lettering and publisher's device in gilt, spines repaired and slightly darkened with minor wear to volume 1, text-blocks cracking

Edel and Laurence A7; Sadleir 1271

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."

FIRST BOOK EDITION OF JAMES'S BRILLIANT COMIC NOVEL, UNCOMMON AT AUCTION. Three impressions, each of 250 copies, appeared between September and November 1878. The novel was serialised in Atlantic Monthly between July and October 1878. No distinguishing variants between the impressions have been established, although Edel and Laurence note that the errors to the headers may have appeared in the first and/or second impressions only.