Cape Cod
by THOREAU, Henry D
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Springs, California, United States
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About This Item
New York, Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. [1908]., 1908. Second edition (so stated). 8vo. 33 b/w photos by Clifton Johnson; title page portrait by Thoreau. Original green cloth with bright gilt and red design of leaves and berries by Margaret Armstrong, t.e.g. Fine, fresh and bright copy. No signatures or bookplates. Margaret Armstrong was one of America's most prolific binding designers, creating more 300 book covers between 1890 and 1913.. Hardcover. Fine.
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
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 226147
- Title
- Cape Cod
- Author
- THOREAU, Henry D
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York, Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. [1908].
- Date Published
- 1908
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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Palm Springs, California
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