BOSTON: James R. Osgood & Co., 1872. First Edition 2nd Printing. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine. First Edition/2nd State 1872. Same as first state except color (green instead of maroon) and one change in lettering to page 9 in chapter title--misspelled the word "table". In just about fine condition except slight darkening to the cloth spine. Green cloth with gilt decorations to spine and front board--winged urn. Tissue guard is still intact and protecting the title page and marvelous illustrated frontispiece--no spine give--no interior markings--a nice collectible copy.

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Bookseller: Classic First Editions (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: cfe12344
Title: The Poet At The Breakfast Table (First Edition)
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes
Format/Binding: Decorative Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: James R. Osgood & Co.
Place of Publication: BOSTON
Date Published: 1872
Keywords: FICTION

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