publisher's cloth with front cover decorated in blind with four irises, gilt on cover and spine
1898 · London
by James, Henry
First edition limited to 1,500 copies (BAL 10633; Edel A52a). Spine lightly faded, rubbed along the spine and hinges / edges, minor soiling to the boards, hinges tender, else a very good copy. Title page printed in red and black and dated "MDCCCXCVIII" in Roman numerals. First appearance of James's renowned ghost story 'The Turn of the Screw' in the earliest binding variant.
London: William Heinemann, 1898; small 8vo., publisher's cloth with front cover decorated in blind with four irises, gilt on cover and spine; 310, (1 blank) pages, followed by 32 pages of advertisements at rear. Book # 141644 (Inventory #: 141644)
London: William Heinemann, 1898; small 8vo., publisher's cloth with front cover decorated in blind with four irises, gilt on cover and spine; 310, (1 blank) pages, followed by 32 pages of advertisements at rear. Book # 141644 (Inventory #: 141644)