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    5 December 1996

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    Lot 293

    THOREAU, HENRY DAVID. Summer. Boston, 1884 -- Winter. Boston, 188 -- Autumn. Boston, 1892. Together 3 volumes, all bound in original green cloth, t.e.g., some with minor rubbing to joints and ends. FIRST EDITIONS. BAL 20127; 20129; 20130.

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    USD 805

    Estimate

    USD 600 - USD 800

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    THOREAU, HENRY DAVID. Summer. Boston, 1884 -- Winter. Boston, 188 -- Autumn. Boston, 1892. Together 3 volumes, all bound in original green cloth, t.e.g., some with minor rubbing to joints and ends. FIRST EDITIONS. BAL 20127; 20129; 20130.

    [With]: THOREAU, HENRY DAVID. The Moon. Boston, 1927. 8vo, original vellum-backed boards; slipcase. BAL 20153. (4)

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