Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875. Very Good. Item #8514

Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875. First Edition with "J.R. Osgood & Co." to spine. Octavo. 496 pages. Deep purple cloth. Spine lettered in gilt. Brown endpapers.

Boards have been rebacked at spine ends and rear joint. Wear with brief exposure to extremities; corners bumped; general scuffing. Discoloration to spine. Two gatherings sprung but overall binding holding soundly. Pages toned but unmarked. Overall a very good and serviceable copy.

James' first short story collection and first published book. The title novella was originally published in two installments in the Atlantic Monthly.

[Edel & Laurence A1].

Price: $300.00