New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. In 1914, Scribner's released a uniform edition of Edith Wharton's novels and short story collections published up to that date. This is a First Thus from that special edition, rather than a First Edition. "The Fruit of the Tree" was first published in 1907 and deals with such modern topics as medical ethics and euthanasia. The book is in Very Good condition. (Click on photo.) It has red cloth covers with a handsome, woven design, a blind-stamped border and Scribner logo on the front panel, and spine titles in gilt within a deeper red rectangle with a gilt border. The binding is tight and secure, and the pages are clean and bright, with no marks or inscriptions from former owners. The book includes several full-page illustrations, including a frontis. The book measures 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inches and includes 633 pages.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000556
Title: The Fruit of the Tree
Author: Wharton, Edith
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1914
Keywords: American Literature
Bookseller catalogs: American Literature;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Grimalkin Books

Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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