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Description

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Author: Wharton, Edith
Title: The Valley of Decision
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Charles Scribner's Sons
Date Published: 1902
Description:

Two volumes. (8vo) original red cloth, gilt lettering. First Edition, Second Issue.

With imprint of the Manhattan Press on copyright pages. Wharton's first novel, set in eighteenth century Italy. Printed book labels "Private Library of S. Edith Hadley / Los Angels, California" on the front pastedowns.

Condition

Edges slightly rubbed; spines a bit askew; very good.

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Edith Wharton's 1st book

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