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Thoreau, Henry David
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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Walden; or, Life in the Woods. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1854
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 184 x 114 mm). Title-page vignette with Thoreau's hut, map of Walden Pond, final blank, 8-page publisher's advertisement inserted between rear endpapers; minor spottnig to first few leaves, title-page very slightly browned. Publisher's blind-stamped brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt; spine ends somewhat frayed, few light spots on covers. Half blue morocco slipcase, chemise; some fading.
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 184 x 114 mm). Title-page vignette with Thoreau's hut, map of Walden Pond, final blank, 8-page publisher's advertisement inserted between rear endpapers; minor spottnig to first few leaves, title-page very slightly browned. Publisher's blind-stamped brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt; spine ends somewhat frayed, few light spots on covers. Half blue morocco slipcase, chemise; some fading.
Provenance
The Rosenbach Company (1941) — Thomas W. Streeter (his sale, Parke-Bernet, 21 October 1969, lot 4199)
Literature
Allen 8; Borst A2.1.a
Catalogue Note
First edition, first printing. The Streeter copy.