Here we offer the first edition of Henry David Thoreau's essay anthology, Excursions, published by Ticknor and Fields, Boston. The first printing was in 1863, so this can be referred to as a third-year printing.
Boards are edgeworn with new brown spine cloth and an added placeholding ribbon. Endpapers have been replaced (please see pics.) Inscription on firont pastedown and atop title page (see pics.) Tight and square binding; bright and crisp text with minor foxing. Measures approximately 5.25 x 7.5-inches; 319 pages, plus a packet of ads.
This classic first will make a splendid addition to your collection or a very special gift.
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