The Spoils of Poynton
London: William Heinemann, 1897. Reissue. Hard Cover. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #2328568
'Colonial Edition,' after first UK edition issued simulatenously with first US (Phillips pp. 50-1; Edel & Laurence A48iib; BAL 10622, second binding state [tulips, not irises, on front board], title page in black only, wove paper, Arabic numeral for year). One gathering loose but included, spine slightly toned.
286, [1] pp. A novel by the author of The Portrait of a Lady, etc., now considered a pioneer in the Modern Movement of literature. "The Spoils of Poynton is a novel by Henry James, first published under the title The Old Things as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly in 1896 and then as a book in 1897. This half-length novel describes the struggle between Mrs. Gereth, a widow of impeccable taste and iron will, and her son Owen over a houseful of precious antique furniture. The story is largely told from the viewpoint of Fleda Vetch, a young woman in love with Owen but sympathetic to Mrs. Gereth's anguish over losing the antiques she patiently collected."
Price: $75.00