Description: The Ambassadors by Henry James This is a *RARE* TRUE 1903 first American edition/first printing and first state by Harper & Brothers. This is not a reprint or ex-library copy. It has all first edition/printing/state points. One of ONLY 4,000 first printings. Of those, very few are in high-grade condition. True 1st printing as indicated by 1. “Published, November 1903” on copyright page 2. Original light blue boards with gilt lettering. 3. Title page date 1903 matches copyright page date. 4. Deckled fore-edge and bottom edge, gilt top edge. (Early printings or states had different color boards and/or unmatched title date and copyright publication date) ***Copies in similar condition with dust jacket sell for up to $2,500*** The book is in NEAR FINE ANTIQUARIAN condition - strongly bound with firm hinges and joints. Boards are colorful and sun-toned along the edges and spine. One corner is bumped and crown of spine and board edges lightly rubbed. Exceptionally clean interior has no writing, stamps or ex libris marks. All pages intact, firmly bound and in excellent condition. Some light age-toning to outside edge of pages, a spot of soiling/light smudge on occasion. One small thin tear on bottom of title page. A VERY GOOD+ copy or NEAR FINE to FINE by antiquarian standards, given a 120-year-old book! Please see pictures as they are an important part of the description. Overall, a *RARE* TRUE first edition/first printing in beautiful collectible condition. Book will be insured and shipped priority mail for your protection. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 14-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Please follow me as I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 1124.1 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2024-10-02T20:31:37.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: United States
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 1st PRINTING
Author: Henry James
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Topic: Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1903
