James, Henry

3 volumes, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, one of 750 copies, 2pp. publisher's advertisements at end of volumes 2 and 3, original blue-green fine-bead cloth, covers with black fillet borders, spines lettered in gilt, green endpapers, preserved in matching quarter morocco folding box, labels of Exeter bookbinder A.L. Noake on upper paste-downs, small stamps of same on half-titles, hinges repaired, expert repairs to cloth on spines, minor, a few gatherings crudely opened, further slight wear to edges and corners of bindings, minor marks to covers

Edel and Laurence A29a; Sadleir 1282; Wolff 3576

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing 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.H. Ware", pencil ownership signature on title page of volume 1