Thoreau, Henry David

A fine group of first editions from the collection of Thoreau's friend Theo Brown and his wife Sarah. 



5 vols, 8vo (various sizes).  Publisher's bingings; condition varies. Uniform half blue morocco slipcases, chemises; some wear and fading.

Excursions.  1863 — Cape Cod.  1865.  Inscribed in pencil "Theo. Brown, 26 Chestnut St." — A Yankee in Canada.  1866.  Inscribed "Theo. Brown, with the kind regards of S. E. Thoreau." — Early Spring in Massachusetts.  1881.  Inscribed "Sarah Brown from H. G. O. Blake, Feb. 28th 1881" — Summer.  1884.  Inscribed "Mrs. Theo. Brown, with the affectionate regards of H. G. O. Blake, Worcester, June 5, 1884."