James, Henry

8vo, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, one of 650 copies, advertisements at the end of volume 2, original steel blue smooth cloth, gilt rules on upper covers and spines, spines lettered in gilt, black coated endpapers, monogram book-label (with "withdrawn" stamp), preserved in cloth chemises and quarter blue morocco folding box, very slight browning, tiny nicks to cloth on spine, minor wear to edges of binding, OTHERWISE A FINE COPY

Edel & Laurence A32a

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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 these three novellas, the first being the author's highly acclaimed tale of suspense set in Venice, centring on the scheming attempts of an unscrupulous editor to lay his hands on a long dead poet's love letters.