A Yankee in Canada with Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers [1866 First Edition]
by Thoreau, Henry David
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Frontenac, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Boston, MA: Ticknor and Fields, 1866. Hardcover. Good. First edition. Original green cloth, gilt spine. A few spots on outer hinges worn through, inner hinges starting but sound. Wear and some chipping at head and heel, small closed tear. Minor foxing to endpapers and title page. Still a good+ copy. Gilt on spine is bright. Thin clip from old bookseller's catalog tacked onto inside of rear board, offering the book for 2.50. This work, published posthumously, is distinguished for containing the first book publication of "Civil Disobedience" and "Life Without Principle," Thoreau's two most famous essays, as well as all of his major political writings. First printing of @1500 copies. With signature of George A. Fay on front endpaper. Likely George Austin Fay (1838-1916)known as George A. Fay  of Meriden, Conn. Born in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Lawyer; Freemason and member of Connecticut state senate.
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- Bookseller
- Mythos Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008620
- Title
- A Yankee in Canada with Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers [1866 First Edition]
- Author
- Thoreau, Henry David
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields
- Place of Publication
- Boston, MA
- Date Published
- 1866
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Mythos Center is a research and retreat center on the banks of the Ms. River. We have been selling on line since 1994. In addition to our general academic and speciality stock, we are beginning to put our personal collections in myth, ritual and folklore-- up for sale. Inquiries are invited. Appointments only.
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- Good+
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- First Edition
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