Wet Days at Edgewood

Language: English

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1884

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Seller: Brady & Co. Fine Books, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.Brady & Co. Fine Books

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Wet Days at Edgewood by Donald G. Mitchell. Hardcover. Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1884. Top edge gilt. A late 19th-century Scribner edition of Mitchell’s reflective prose work, offered here a sound copy with notable association interest. This copy contains a presentation inscription in ink on the half-title page, in the hand of the author, Donald G. Mitchell. The inscription is written in a flowing period hand and includes a presentation sentiment ‘with kindest regards,’ signed in abbreviated form as D.G. Mitchell with elaborate decoration. The lower portion of the half-title leaf is torn away, though the surviving section preserves the inscription. The main title page and publisher information are complete, as is the remainder of the text block. The interior is otherwise clean and crisp with generally well-preserved pages. There is a light stain along the fore-edge affecting only a few margins, and a larger faint stain entering from the top edge that extends into most page margins. The top edge gilt shows corresponding toning and staining. See photos for condition and signature. The binding remains solid and intact with expected shelf wear. Despite noted flaws, this remains a presentable copy with strong association interest.…

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Title
Wet Days at Edgewood
Author
Donald G Mitchell
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Publication year
1884
Condition
Good
Signed
Inscribed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Seller catalogs
19th Century, American History, Americana, Signed

Brady & Co. Fine Books

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Driven by a lifelong passion for rare books and the stories they carry, I specialize in curating historically significant works that illuminate the evolution of human thought — from early science and natural philosophy to exploration, conservation, and cultural heritage. My interest lies not only in the rarity of the object, but in its ability to teach, inspire, and connect us to the past. My catalog includes antiquarian books, early printed works, manuscripts and treatises from the 18th and 19th centuries, with a focus on natural history, science, exploration, and the preservation of the natural world. I'm especially drawn to works that document the early scientific imagination — from botanical studies and anatomical treatises to philosophical texts that predate modern scientific methods. You’ll also find books and ephemera related to wilderness exploration, wildlife studies, environmental stewardship, and the history of the American landscape, including materials on Southern Americana and the development of the U.S. National Parks. As someone based in Tennessee, I carry a deep respect for the region’s natural and cultural history, often reflected in my selections. I have a particular interest in provenance — volumes with notable ex-libris, inscriptions, marginalia, and ownership histories that offer a second layer of narrative. These marks of human connection and intellectual legacy are, to me, as valuable as the texts themselves. Each book I offer is part of my ongoing education — and my goal is to pass that learning on. Whether you’re a private collector, institutional buyer, or fellow enthusiast, I look forward to helping you discover works that are not only rare, but meaningful.…

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