A Modern Library hardcover reprint edition in jacket of the highly regarded novel by Henry James which first appeared in serial form in 1880-1881. The story is centered around an independent-minded American heiress who seeks her destiny in Europe. Complete and unabridged: both volumes I and II included in this single edition. Includes a brief profile of the author. Jacket with E. McKnight Kauffer illustration on cover. --- In Toledano spine 8 / grey cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h, verso lists 344 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1949 (though 1909 date appears in book). ML #107.3. --- With infrequent pencilings within the text and prior owner's signature to front free endpaper, else a sturdy, sound copy. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.25) with chips along edges and chafing to crease points, otherwise intact and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; (6), 428, 438 pages
Title: The Portrait of a Lady (Modern Library #107.3)
Location Published: New York, The Modern Library / Random House: [c.1949]
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good+ in Good+ dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Modern Library Editions
Stock No.: 87336
