This beautiful edition of the original British release is in near fine condition. The pages are tight and appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is near fine, while the blue cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine add to its elegance. First published in 1905, the novel is centering on Lily Bart, a socialite whose beauty and charm can’t save her from social and financial decline. A master observer of upper-class life, Edith Wharton delivers a timeless critique of wealth, status, and the cost of independence.