This is an auction for THE WINGS OF THE DOVE by Henry James.

Introduced by Frances Wilson.

Illustrations by Philip Bannister.

This is a Folio Society hardback in its original slipcase.

From Wikipedia:

"THE WINGS OF THE DOVE is a 1902 novel by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her impact on the people around her. Some of these people befriend Milly with honorable motives, while others are more self-interested. Kate Croy and Merton Densher are two engaged Londoners who desperately want to marry but have very little money. Kate is constantly put upon by family troubles, and is now living with her domineering aunt, Maud Lowder. Into their world comes Milly Theale, an enormously rich young American woman who had previously met and fallen in love with Densher, though she didn't reveal her feelings. Her travelling companion and confidante, Mrs. Stringham, is an old friend of Maud's. Kate and Aunt Maud welcome Milly to London, and the American heiress enjoys great social success . . . "

More on Wikipedia.

Folio Society hardback 2005.

441 pages.

The book and the slipcase are in very good condition.

The cost of shipping is:

• North Island: $8.95 (tracked mail); $11.95 for Rural Delivery
• South Island: $13.95 (tracked mail); $16.95 for Rural Delivery

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.