This is an auction for THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY by Henry James.

This is a deluxe hardback edition with gold-blocked pages, published by the Franklin Library (US).

Illustrated with drawings by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925).

From Wikipedia:

"THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-1881 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James' most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who "affronts her destiny" and finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James' novels, it is set mostly in Europe, notably England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of his early phase of writing, this novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, betrayal, and sexuality . . . "

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Hardback 1983.

566 pages.

New condition.

The cost of shipping is $6.95. If you are on rural delivery the shipping cost will be $9.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.