Boston, Osgood, 1884 [1883]., 1884. First American edition. Small 8vo. Original gilt stamped dark brown cloth (slight wear to spine ends). Very good. Previous owner's rubberstamp and pencil signature on the half title page. Clippings tipped in at end. One of 1,500 copies printed. Published 5 weeks after the first edition, with Macmillan plates. Edel & Laurence A21b; binding (a). BAL 10563.. F. Hardcover.

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Bookseller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3755
Title: Portraits of Places
Author: JAMES, Henry
Book Condition: Used
Edition: F
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston, Osgood, 1884 [1883].
Date Published: 1884
Keywords: LITERATURE

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