06-01-201306-01-2013
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June 1, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Dickinson Emily (1830-1886) First [and Second] Series of Poems

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$4,800$4,000
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2658BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 01, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Dickinson Emily (1830-1886) First [and Second] Series of Poems. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1890 [and 1892].
Two 12mo volumes, first editions, in publisher's boards, the first series with half gray cloth terminating in a wavy line accented with gold, the title and author's name stamped in gold, the Indian pipe plant blocked in silver; the second series in full gray cloth, the cover with the same basic motif, stamped completely in gold, slight rubbing at head and tail, both volumes, front board of volume one with light foxing, 7 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. each. (2)
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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