The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw [and] Covering End
by James, Henry
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: William Heinemann, 1898. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing. The entire printing consisted of 1,500 copies including those intended for export to the Colonies; this copy is one of the rare ones intended for the domestic market with the title page printed in red and black. In the earliest binding with the front cover decorated in blind with four irises. Near Fine with slight lean to binding, slight discoloration to spine cloth and light rubbing to cloth, though on the whole a much nicer example of this book than as normally found. Former owner bookplate to front paste down and foxing to endsheets. A collection of two stories by Henry James, one of which marks the first book appearance of "The Turn of the Screw.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140944443
- Title
- The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw [and] Covering End
- Author
- James, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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- Bookplate
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- Rubbing
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- Title Page
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- Cloth
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