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The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw" and "Covering End
by Henry James
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1898. First Edition. Fine.
First U.S. edition and first printing either simultaneous or one week after the U.K. first; one of 2,250 total copies printed. Contains the first bound edition of "The Turn of the Screw," Heny James' most famous horror novella, and the only printed edition of "Covering End," one of James attempts at playwriting turned novella. In original red cloth over boards with gilded lettering to the spine. Gilding slightly rubbed/faded but all visible. Corners mostly sharp, some rubbing at head and tail corners (minimal). Rough cut long and lower edges, trimmed and gilded top edge. Page split at spine between first blank and half title, fully holding together. Interior is very lightly and evenly toned, otherwise it is clean, clear, and with a tight spine. Overall, fine condition.
From the private library of Maurice Sendak with laid in paper documenting its sale. Maurice Sendak was a celebrated children's author and illustrator known for multiple works including, "Where the Wild Things Are."
Pages: (4) 393 (2) Dimensions: 7⅞ x 5½ x 1⅜
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Details
- Bookseller
- John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4889
- Title
- The Two Magics
- Author
- Henry James
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1898
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
Biblio member since 2022
Minneapolis, Minnesota
About John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
I love books. Always an eager reader, I started collecting Antiquarian books while a teenager and studying history. Flash forward a couple of decades and I am excited to open a new all-digital bookstore to continue my love of books, while bringing desired books to readers, collectors, and other sellers. From Post-Incunables to modern First Editions, I will be regularly adding new stock.
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Spine
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- Fine
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- Tight
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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- Half Title
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- Edges
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