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Walden , or Life in the Woods
by Thoreau, Henry D
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Ticknor and Fields , 1854. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 357p octavo illustrated with a map facing p 307 (bearing the faint Chandler imprint). Two sets of advertisements, both dated May 1854 and both inserted by the publisher between the paste-downs and the flyleaves (Per BAL there is no priority for the advertisements, as the book was not published until August, and thus books with ads dated from April through August would have been available contemporaneously). A fresh clean copy in the publisher's brown cloth, very near fine indeed. Small expert repair to the crown. Contents clean, crisp and bright, with no foxing. Sharp corners. Attractive early 20th century bookplate of a New England collector on the front paste-down. Small, neat contemporary owner's name on the front free endpaper, else unmarked. A beautiful example of one of the most important books of the 19th century, one of just 2000 copies printed BAL 20106. Grolier American 63
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- Bookseller
- Old New York Book Shop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 49102
- Title
- Walden , or Life in the Woods
- Author
- Thoreau, Henry D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1854
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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Old New York Book Shop
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About the Seller
Old New York Book Shop
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Atlanta, Georgia
About Old New York Book Shop
The Old New York Book Shop was founded in 1971. I was located at 1069 Juniper St in Atlanta for more than 25 years. After the advent of the internet I moved to my home. I am a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America). All books are returnable for any reason within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. Books are described in adherence to the strict code of ethics and professionalism employed by the ABAA.
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- Fine
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- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Paste-down
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