First edition book titled ‘Glasses’ by Henry James, published by Le Roy Phillips, Boston

This is a short story by renowned American-British author Henry James, published in 1896. The story explores themes of perception, vanity, and romantic relationships through James’s characteristic psychological depth. This particular edition was published by Le Roy Phillips in Boston, a small press known for limited print runs of literary works in the early 20th century. First editions of Henry James works are highly sought after by collectors of American and British literature, particularly those specializing in late 19th and early 20th century fiction. James is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language, and his works command significant interest among bibliophiles, academic institutions, and collectors of modernist literature for their literary merit and historical importance in the development of psychological realism.