JAMES, Henry (1843-1916). The Europeans, London, 1878, 2 vols. bound in one, original buckram gilt. FIRST EDITION. With the same author's Confidence (London, 1883, original cloth, FIRST EDITION). (2)

JAMES, Henry (1843-1916).  The Europeans. A Sketch. London: Macmillan and Co., 1878. 2 volumes bound in one, 8vo (188 x 125mm). Half titles (variable mainly marginal spotting and staining throughout). Original dark grey/blue buckram decorated in gilt and blind (corners bumped, some light scuffing). FIRST EDITION, with "[CH. IV]" at the head of pp.177-191 in the first volume. Edel & Laurence A7a. The novel first appeared serialised in "The Atlantic Monthly" between July and October 1878. The author significantly revised it before its present first appearance in book form, published one month before the first American edition. With the same author's Confidence (London, 1883, 8vo, some leaves detached, original cloth, FIRST EDITION). (2)