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Henry James THE AMBASSADORS Franklin Library 1st Edition 1st Printing

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Title: Henry James THE AMBASSADORS Franklin Library 1st Edition 1st Printing

Description: Franklin Library The Ambassadors by Henry James
1/4 Leather with gilt edging all around, Illustrated by Mitchell Hooks with navy blue ribbon marker. Unread, beautifully bound. Marbled endpapers. Very tight binding.
Gilt title and decoration to spine, gilt design to both covers.
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