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New York:: Charles Scribner’s Sons,, 1911.. First edition, first printing, with “wearily” unbroken on p. 35, and the top edge gilt.. publisher’s red cloth stamped in gold, in custom slipcase.. One corner slightly bumped; else a fresh, bright, near fine copy.. 8vo,.

Ethan Frome is a novel published in 1911 by the American author Edith Wharton. It is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The novel was adapted into a film in 1993. The story is a frame narrative concerning an unnamed narrator who tells the story based on an account from observations at Frome's house when he had to stay there during a winter storm. It is a classic of American literature, depicting the struggle between individual desire and social expectations.

To identify a first edition of 'Ethan Frome', check for the publisher's name, 'Charles Scribner's Sons', along with the date 1911 on the copyright page. Certain physical attributes such as binding and cover may require expert consultation as different editions can vary subtly.