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Wild Apples: History of the Apple Tree by Thoreau, Henry David - 1956

by Thoreau, Henry David

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Wild Apples: History of the Apple Tree by Thoreau, Henry David - 1956

Wild Apples: History of the Apple Tree

by Thoreau, Henry David

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Worcester, MA: St. Onge, Achille J., 1956. Rogers, Bruce. 95pp. One of 950 copies designed by Bruce Rogers. Thoreau's well-known essay on the varieties, habitats, and habits of wild apples and crabapples. One of the most sought after of St. Onge's publications, and one of only two miniature books designed by Bruce Rogers. Fine in full tan leather with a blind-stamped design and gilt title. (Massmann 14; Bradbury, p. 253). (3 by 2; 76x51mm).
  • Bookseller Bromer Booksellers US (US)
  • Illustrator Rogers, Bruce
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher St. Onge, Achille J.
  • Place of Publication Worcester, MA
  • Date Published 1956

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Wild Apples, History of the Apple Tree

Wild Apples, History of the Apple Tree

by Henry David Thoreau

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Used - Fine Condition
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No Dust Jacket
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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St. Onge, Worcester, Mass, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. HENRY DAVID THOREAU. Wild Apples, History of the Apple Tree, Worcester: Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. Miniature (about 2x3 inches or 5x7.5cm), pp. 95, 1 (note), diced pigskin covers with gilt lettering to front, back and spine, gilt apples on front and back, all edges tinted yellow. St. Onge, in his advertising for this book, said it was the smallest book designed by Bruce Rogers. Printed at Marchbanks Press. BAL 20278, Bradbury 2915. Condition of this book: Fine, spot of discoloration at fore edge. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Miniature. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Environment & Ecology; United States; 1950s; Literature… Read More
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Wild Apples. History of the Apple Tree

by Thoreau, Henry David

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Fine
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Woodstock, New York, United States
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Worcester: Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. Original tan leather, title in gilt on spine and upper cover. Designed by Bruce Rogers. Miniature book: 2 x 3 inches.. Hard Cover. Fine.
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$300.00

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