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This beautiful first printing is in fine condition. The pages are tight and appear unread, and the book remains square, clean, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unblemished, while the blue cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine lend it an elegant appearance. First published in 1905, this novel centers on Lily Bart, a captivating socialite whose beauty and charm cannot save her from social and financial ruin. With her keen eye for the subtleties of upper-class society, Edith Wharton crafts a timeless critique of wealth, privilege, and the price of independence.