Lot 167
  • 167

Thoreau, Henry David

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Thoreau, Henry David
  • The Maine Woods. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1864.
  • paper
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 184 x 105 mm). 24-page catalogue dated April 1864 bound at end. Publisher's green cloth, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, covers blindstamped, brown coated endpapers; spine light faded, wear at spine ends and edges. Half-red morocco gilt slipcase, chemise; spine rubbed.

Provenance

Charles H. Dunbar (presentation inscription) — John A. Spoor (bookplate)

Literature

BAL 20113; Borst A4.1.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.

Catalogue Note

First edition, first printing. Family presentation copy, inscribed by Sophia Thoreau, "Charles H. Dunbar, from his cousin S. E. Thoreau".  Sophia Thoreau co-edited this volume with William Ellery Channing.