Description:
Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862) The Maine Woods. Boston: Ticknor & Fields, 1864. First edition, 12mo, no edition statement on copyright page, list of ads at the end dated June 1864; bound in full publisher's textured blue cloth, spine stamped in gilt, coated brown endleaves; corners slightly bumped, some spotting to interior; one signature slightly sprung, 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $250-350
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