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Description:
Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862) Excursions. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1863. First edition, octavo, engraved portrait frontispiece with tissue guard, bound in publisher's full greenish blue zigzag textured fabric with wreath motif on each board, grape leaves in each corner, spine lettered in gilt within holly motif frames, some wear to covering material, short split at bottom of front joint, 7 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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