First edition, signed by the author. 8vo, original blue cloth lettered in gilt on spine and front cover. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and 3 other illustrations. See BAL, Vol. 4, page 34, which states: "The diary has proved a forgery." Johnson; "Pickard became doubtful of the genuineness of this diary and withdrew the book from further sale." No dust jacket. Very good condition. Seller Inventory # 27180

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Title: Hawthorne's First Diary With an Account of ...

Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition.

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