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Henry David Thoreau. Group of 4 First Editions.... (Total: 4 )
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Henry David Thoreau. Group of 4 First Editions.Henry David Thoreau. Excursions. [Edited by R. W. Emerson]. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1863. 12mo, engraved portrait, original wavy blue-green cloth, spine stamped in gilt. FIRST EDITION. Cloth a little worn at spine ends and joints, tiny hole on lower spine; text block over-opened at center with a quire becoming loose. Bookplate of Fred. O. Conant. BAL 20111. - Thoreau. The Maine Woods. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1864. 12mo, original wavy green cloth, spine stamped in gilt. FIRST EDITION. Minor rubbing to joints and extremities; a few minor spots or soiling, overall fine. BAL 20113. - Thoreau. Cape Cod. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1865. 12mo, original textured purple cloth, spine stamped in gilt. FIRST EDITION. Spine a bit faded and frayed at ends, corners a little worn, a little rubbing; hinges tender. Ownership inscription on front flyleaf, dated 1866; bookplate of Dwight L. Smith. BAL 20115. - Thoreau. A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1866. 12mo, original textured purple cloth, spine stamped in gilt. FIRST EDITION. Spine faded and chipped at ends, slight wear to corners. BAL 20117.
Provenance: From the William A. Strutz Library.
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2025 September 10 - 11 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part III, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6321 (go to Auction Home page)
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September, 2025
10th-11th
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