HAWTHORNE, NATHANIEL.

A Wonder-book for Girls and Boys. With engravings by Baker from designs by Billings.

Boston Ticknor, Reed, & Fields 1852 Octavo. vi (7) 256 pp. First edition. First issue, with "lifed"for "lifted" on page 21, line 3. Contains frontispiece and six plates. With neat presentation inscription dated Christmas, 1851. Hawthorne's ground-breaking and very successful attempt to retell Greek myths in a style suitable for children. In his introduction he wrote "Children possess an unestimated sensitivity to whatever is deep or high, in imagination or feeling, so long as it is simple, likewise. It is only the artificial and the complex that bewilders them." In the original blue publisher's cloth, stamped in gilt and blind, and which is about as fresh and bright as the day it was issued. Rare in such fine condition, with only a little light foxing. Housed in a cloth chemise and full-morocco bookstyle slipcase. (BAL 7606; Parley to Penrod p.6).

• USD 4,750.00 > autres monnaies
• Commande nro.: 15934

• libraire: Bromer Booksellers Inc. (USA)