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WHISTLER, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903). Mr. Whistler’s “Ten O’Clock”. London: [Chatto and Windus], 1888. First published edition (preceded by at least 3 privately printed editions). Presentation copy. Provenance: Miss L. Pedley (presentation inscription from Whistler with his butterfly monogram on title-page); Mr. Walton (letter on “The Outlook” stationery verifying Whistler’s signature); Christine Alexander Graham (bookplate). BAL 21330. – The Gentle Art of Making Enemies. [London: William Heinemann, 1890]. First authorized edition (preceded by unauthorized editions). Provenance: Lily Routledge (signature on flyleaf dated October 1891); Alexander Stuart Graham (bookplate on pastedown). BAL 21334 (binding A). – Eden Versus Whistler The Baronet & The Butterfly. Paris: Louis-Henry Ray, [1899]. Provenance: Frank J. Hogan (bookplate on pastedown). BAL 21342 (printing A [no priority]). – Together, 3 volumes, all first editions except as noted, 4to and 8vo, original publisher’s bindings; slipcases.