8vo, 2 volumes, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION, with three pages in volume 2 misnumbered (368, 369, 371 for 268, 269, 271) and "H. James Jr" on spines, ONE OF 500 COPIES,  advertisements at the end of volume 2 dated December 1879, original dark blue-green fine bead cloth,, covers ruled in black, spines lettered in gilt with publisher's device, brown-coated endpapers, preserved in cloth cases and quarter blue morocco folding box, minor browning, hinges of volume 1 slightly tender, one gathering proud OTHERWISE A FINE COPY 

Hugh Walpole, Brackenburn book-labels

Edel & Laurence A15b

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A LOVELY COPY OF THE ENGLISH EDITION, published a month after the American edition. The English edition also included The Pension Beaurepas, not previously published in book form, and A Bundle of Letters, which had previously been published in book form in America. A second impression of 250 copies followed in March 1881.