Loti,Pierre (Introduction By Henry James) — Impressions

Archibald Constable & Co This is a Good Only Copy of this rare book in publisher's green parchment backed boards,with a tree ornament design against a gilt background on the upper board,title surrounded by poppy design border.The Henry James Intro appears on pages 1-21 and was never reprinted.There has been a previous repair to head of spine and long top edge of spine approx 2'' at some stage.There is some cracking to be found at the front inner hinge join.Page edges of the book remain untrimmed.Clean enough internally with a little spotting to the endpapers.Neat owner's inscription to the blank ffep.Introduction is by Henry James.8vo 189pp First Edition 1st Printing 1898 Good No Jacket First Edition 1st Printing London 8vo - over 5¾" - 7¾" Tall