“The Writings of Henry David Thoreau,” 1906, Ltd Manuscript EdHenry David Thoreau (1817-1862) –

“The Writings of Henry David Thoreau,” 1906, Ltd Manuscript Ed
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) – American Transcendentalist writer
“The Writings of Thoreau.” Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Limited Manuscript Edition. 20 vols.
Numbered 178 from an edition of 600 copies
Limited Manuscript edition bound with an original double-sided manuscript leaf from Thoreau’s October 1858 journal, reads, “The smooth sumachs… they stand perfectly distinct amid the prints…”
Signed by the publisher on the limitation page
Volumes illustrated with frontispieces and 20 color photogravure plates on japon paper by Herbert W. Gleason
Features a folding map of Concord, MA in volume 10
103 additional illustrated plates with lettered tissue guards
BAL 20145; Borst B3
Octavos (228 x 153 mm); each in publisher’s green morocco over marbled boards by Riverside Press, gilt lettering and raised bands on the spines, top edges gilt and other uncut
Very good condition
Estimate: $15,000

Rare opportunity to own an actual leaf of a Thoreau manuscript alongside his writings with important illustrations.

Henry David Thoreau (American, 1817-1862)

Thoreau is best remembered for his philosophical and naturalist writings, encouraging a return to nature. After graduating Harvard University, Thoreau struggled to find direction for a time. When Thoreau befriended Ralph Waldo Emerson, he was exposed to Transcendentalism. Emerson ingratiated Thoreau into the movement, introducing him to many key members and authors. In 1845, Thoreau built himself a small home on Walden Pond, a property owned by Emerson. Thoreau spent two years there in pursuit of a simpler life. He later published his experiences to modest success during his lifetime. His writings on Walden Pond have since become a staple of the Transcendentalist Movement and inspiration for many important environmentalist authors. During the following years of Thoreau’s life, he continued to write and advocate for social causes, including his dedication to the abolitionist movement and the use of civil disobedience.

Condition

Occasional light scuffing to the bindings and minor bumping to the corners. Volume two has a loss to the marble paper on the front board. Volume nine has a minor crack along the front hinge. Volume ten has a tiny loss to the spine tail leather. Volume twenty has had the marble paper removed from the front board. Previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown of each volume. Occasional very minor tears. Faint toning to the fore edges, as to be expected with uncut pages. Internally clean and very bright. In overall very good condition.

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Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) – American Transcendentalist writer
“The Writings of Thoreau.” Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Limited Manuscript Edition. 20 vols.
Numbered 178 from an edition of 600 copies
Limited Manuscript edition bound with an original double-sided manuscript leaf from Thoreau’s October 1858 journal, reads, “The smooth sumachs… they stand perfectly distinct amid the prints…”
Signed by the publisher on the limitation page
Volumes illustrated with frontispieces and 20 color photogravure plates on japon paper by Herbert W. Gleason
Features a folding map of Concord, MA in volume 10
103 additional illustrated plates with lettered tissue guards
BAL 20145; Borst B3
Octavos (228 x 153 mm); each in publisher’s green morocco over marbled boards by Riverside Press, gilt lettering and raised bands on the spines, top edges gilt and other uncut
Very good condition
Estimate: $15,000

Rare opportunity to own an actual leaf of a Thoreau manuscript alongside his writings with important illustrations.

Henry David Thoreau (American,