The Scarlet Letter
Language: English
Published by Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, Boston, 1850
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Cedar Leaf Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.Cedar Leaf Books
AbeBooks seller since March 13, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 6,929.51
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Published in 1850 by Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, this is a true first edition, first printing of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the foundational works of American literature. The volume is housed in a custom-made clamshell case, created to provide long-term protection and stability for this historically important book. Of particular note is the book's documented provenance: the copy bears the signature of Samuel Appleton on the leaf following the flyleaf and is accompanied by the original Samuel Appleton armorial bookplate, which has been carefully preserved separately and included with the volume. Condition: Professionally rebacked in-house. The volume now features a new cloth spine, with the original cloth and original boards preserved and laid down. The text block is solid and secure. Age-appropriate toning and scattered foxing are present throughout, consistent with mid-nineteenth-century paper. The original Samuel Appleton armorial bookplate has been carefully removed to prevent further stress, preserved separately, and is included with the book. Appleton’s signature is present on the leaf following the flyleaf, preceding the title page. Housed in a custom clamshell case for long-term protection.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Scarlet Letter
- Author
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Publisher
- Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, Boston
- Publication year
- 1850
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Cedar Leaf Books
Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 13, 2026
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Cedar Leaf Books is an independent bookseller and bindery based in Brooklyn, New York. We specialize in antiquarian and collectible books, with an emphasis on literature, classic works, and culturally significant titles. Many volumes are conserved or carefully stabilized in our bindery to extend their life for future generations of readers and collectors. Books are accurately described, securely packed, and shipped promptly.
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