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Thoreau, Henry David
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Thoreau, Henry David
- A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. Boston: James Munroe, 1849.
- printed book
8vo (7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 201 x 121 mm). Very light spotting to title. Publisher's brown cloth, spine gilt-lettered, spine and covers blindstamped, yellow endpapers; some skillful restoration work to spine, some browning to endpapers. Half-green morocco gilt slipcase, chemise.
Provenance
C. W. March (signature in pencil, 30 June 1849)
Literature
BAL 20104; Borst A1.1.a
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, first issue of Thoreau's first book, lacking "Author of 'Walden'" printed under author's name on title-page. This book, published at Thoreau's expense, fared poorly: of the 1000 copies printed, 706 copies were returned to the author.