First Edition. 8vo. A wonderful and expressive fine binding by Riviere & Son on a first edition of Hawthorne's most important work, in full crushed levant, the front cover bolding depicting the story's theme with a large scarlet morocco inlay of the letter "A," elaborately surrounded with gilt floral tooling. The spine in six compartments, with five raised bands, and gilt lettering in two compartments; top edge gilt. Binding signed in gilt-stamped pallet on front lower dentelle: BOUND BY RIVIERE & SON. Title page printed in red and black. The perfect expression of binding and title; a very attractive and well-preserved Riviere binding with expert hinge repair. Seller Inventory # 6265

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Bibliographic Details

Title: [Hawthorne, Nathaniel- Fine Binding- Riviere...

Publisher: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, Boston

Publication Date: 1850

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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Specialized stock of fine rare books for the discriminating collector focusing on 19th Century British and American Literature, Fine Bindings, Unique and Rare Children's Books, Jugendstil, Autograph Letters, Manuscripts, Inscribed Books, 1890's, Press Books, Pre-Raphaelites, Art of the Book. By Appointment Only. Email or call 206-914-1814

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Nudelman Rare Books
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