Mark of Betrayal by a M Hudson (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. SUPERB: CLASSIC: NEW LOA First Edition hardcover (Orig. 1989) First Printing, EXCELLENT cream paper-over-boards slip-case w/ double gilt-rule-bordered front panel displaying gilt-stamped LOA logo at top center, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, NEW silk-finish sand-tan Brillianta linen-over-boards cover w/ sharp NEW edges & corners, IMPECCABLE handsome white-on-tan LOA-patterned end-papers on heavy stock, NEW sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ tan-white-checked cloth bands at spine-caps & silk tan page-marker ribbon, PRISTINE interior handsomely printed in 10-point Linotron-Galliard on SUPERB unblemished Olin-Nyalite archival paper * 5.0" x 8.12" x 1.62", 0.82 kg, 1296 pp. Slipcase: 5.36 x 8.54" x 1.74", 0.92 kg, 1296 pp. * CONTENTS: Henry James: Novels 1886-1890: The Princess Casamassima (1), The Reverberator (555), The Tragic Muse (701); Chronology (1257), Note on the Texts (1273), Notes (1281) * ABOUT THE BOOK: This fine offering of 3 novels from James' brilliant "middle period" explores historical & social dilemmas as relevant to his time as to today's, in London, Paris, Venice, beauty, wealth, sexual passions & betrayals, secrets within families, the conflicts between art & politics, & much more. * HENRY JAMES (1843-1916), born in New York City, was the son of noted religious philosopher Henry James, Sr., & brother of eminent psychologist & philosopher William James. He spent his early life in America & studied in Geneva, London & Paris during his adolescence to gain the worldly experience so prized by his father. He lived in Newport, went briefly to Harvard Law School, & in 1864 began to contribute both criticism & tales to magazines. In 1869, & then in 1872-74, he paid visits to Europe & began his first novel, "Roderick Hudson". Late in 1875 he settled in Paris, where he met Turgenev, Flaubert, & Zola, & wrote "The American" (1877). In December 1876 he moved to London, where 2 years later he achieved international fame w/ "Daisy Miller". Other famous works include "Washington Square" (1880), "The Portrait of a Lady" (1881), "The Princess Casamassima" (1886), "The Aspern Papers" (1888), "The Turn of the Screw" (1898) & 3 large novels of the new century, "The Wings of the Dove" (1902), "The Ambassadors" (1903) & "The Golden Bowl" (1904). In 1905 he revisited the United States & wrote "The American Scene" (1907). * The LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an award-winning, nonprofit program dedicated to publishing America's best & most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as "the most important book-publishing project in the nation's history" (Newsweek), this acclaimed series is restoring America's literary heritage in "the finest-looking, longest-lasting edition ever made" (New Republic).

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. SUPERB: CLASSIC: NEW LOA First Edition hardcover (Orig. 1989) First Printing (?) Uncertain & unverifiable because we wish to maintain the orig. pub. shrink-wrap, EXCELLENT NEW cream paper-over-boards slip-case w/ double gilt-rule-bordered front panel displaying gilt-stamped LOA logo at top center, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, NEW silk-finish sand-tan Brillianta linen-over-boards cover w/ sharp NEW edges & corners, IMPECCABLE handsome white-on-tan LOA-patterned end-papers on heavy stock, NEW sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ tan-white-checked cloth bands at spine-caps & silk tan page-marker ribbon, PRISTINE interior handsomely printed in 10-point Linotron-Galliard on SUPERB unblemished Olin-Nyalite archival paper * 5.0" x 8.12" x 1.62", 0.82 kg, 1296 pp. Slipcase: 5.36 x 8.54" x 1.74", 0.92 kg, 1296 pp. * CONTENTS: Henry James: Novels 1886-1890: The Princess Casamassima (1), The Reverberator (555), The Tragic Muse (701); Chronology (1257), Note on the Texts (1273), Notes (1281) * ABOUT THE BOOK: This fine offering of 3 novels from James' brilliant "middle period" explores historical & social dilemmas as relevant to his time as to today's, in London, Paris, Venice, beauty, wealth, sexual passions & betrayals, secrets within families, the conflicts between art & politics, & much more. * HENRY JAMES (1843-1916), born in New York City, was the son of noted religious philosopher Henry James, Sr., & brother of eminent psychologist & philosopher William James. He spent his early life in America & studied in Geneva, London & Paris during his adolescence to gain the worldly experience so prized by his father. He lived in Newport, went briefly to Harvard Law School, & in 1864 began to contribute both criticism & tales to magazines. In 1869, & then in 1872-74, he paid visits to Europe & began his first novel, "Roderick Hudson". Late in 1875 he settled in Paris, where he met Turgenev, Flaubert, & Zola, & wrote "The American" (1877). In December 1876 he moved to London, where 2 years later he achieved international fame w/ "Daisy Miller". Other famous works include "Washington Square" (1880), "The Portrait of a Lady" (1881), "The Princess Casamassima" (1886), "The Aspern Papers" (1888), "The Turn of the Screw" (1898) & 3 large novels of the new century, "The Wings of the Dove" (1902), "The Ambassadors" (1903) & "The Golden Bowl" (1904). In 1905 he revisited the United States & wrote "The American Scene" (1907). * The LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an award-winning, nonprofit program dedicated to publishing America's best & most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as "the most important book-publishing project in the nation's history" (Newsweek), this acclaimed series is restoring America's literary heritage in "the finest-looking, longest-lasting edition ever made" (New Republic). * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal below-cost additional fee & via efficient USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL to all international shipments at our posted rates.