Cape Cod (1908 edition).
by Henry D. Thoreau
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used, good
- Seller
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Thomas Y. Crowell,, 1908.. 2nd. Hardcover. Used, good. G+ book without jacket. Green hardcover with gold lettering and gold and red design on spine and front cover, gilded upper page edges, Thomas Y. Crowell, 1908, second printing ("edition"), 319pp, illustrated by Clifton Johnson. Overall attractive condition despite a number of fairly minor flaws:lLight fraying at top of spine, slight loss of color on corners, a little rubbing on back cover; a few very small white paint marks; front endpaper split at hinge but cover held by cloth mesh, a little writing in pen on first page, foxing on endpapers and occasionally in text, very minor dampstain. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging.
Synopsis
Thoreau's account of his travels and explorations on Cape Cod is considered his most genial book, and one of his most appealing. Published in 1865 after his death, Thoreau's CAPE COD remains an indispensable guide to the area.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 69102
- Title
- Cape Cod (1908 edition).
- Author
- Henry D. Thoreau
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used, good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd
- Publisher
- Thomas Y. Crowell,
- Date Published
- 1908.
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