The Private Life, Lord Beaupre, The Visits.
by James, Henry
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1893. First edition of this collection of novellas published at the height of James' career. Octavo, original illustrated cloth, in near fine condition. Henry James was particularly interested in the short narrative form of fiction and produced dozens of what he called the "beautiful and blest nouvelle". Each of the stories contained in this volume offer a concise and intimate view into the psyches and private lives of James' typical American emigre protagonists.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 80104
- Title
- The Private Life, Lord Beaupre, The Visits.
- Author
- James, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1893
- Keywords
- first edition, Henry James, Lord Beaupre, Novella, The Private Life, The Visits
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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