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THE MAINE WOODS
by Thoreau, Henry D
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1864. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 328 pages, 22, [1] ads; VG; bound in publisher's blind and gilt-stamped brown cloth, gilt titling to spine; housed in a VG custom buckram covered slipcase with matching chemise, leather label with faded titling; ink signature dated 1864 on ffep; light foxing; gutters beginning to crack, tail of front hinge cracking; one page of ads facing title page, April 1864 catalogue and one-page ad for the Thirteenth Volume of The Atlantic at rear; CX consignment; shelved case 1. BAL 20113, Borst A4.1.a.;
Henry D. Thoreau traveled to the backwoods of Maine in 1846, 1853, and 1857, and this account of his published posthumously in 1864 from his lectures and essays.;. 1345503. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Henry D. Thoreau traveled to the backwoods of Maine in 1846, 1853, and 1857, and this account of his published posthumously in 1864 from his lectures and essays.;. 1345503. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1345503
- Title
- THE MAINE WOODS
- Author
- Thoreau, Henry D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1864
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA
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Rockville, Maryland
About Second Story Books, ABAA
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- First Edition
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- Cloth
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- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- BAL
- Bibliography of American Literature (commonly abbreviated as BAL in descriptions) is the quintessential reference work for any...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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