8vo, FIRST EDITION, catalogue at the end dated August 1911, original green rough-linen cloth lettered and decorated in gilt, ORIGINAL RED DUST-JACKET (with blurb written by James himself on upper panel), preserved in quarter blue morocco folding box, minute offsetting to endpapers, slight fading to spine of jacket, a new small nicks to jacket OTHERWISE AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND BRIGHT COPY

Edel & Laurence A70a

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."

The first English and first American editions were issued simultaneously. There was no prior serialisation. The jacket is apparently very rare. We have not been able to find any other copy in a jacket offered at auction for many decades.