Books
FIRST EDITION Oldport Days, by Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1873)
- Item Number
- 290
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 75 USD to donjewler
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Oldport Days, by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. James R. Osgood and Company, 1873. 268 pp. "With ten heliotype illustrations from views taken in Newport, R. I., expressly for this work." FIRST EDITION. This is Higginson's memoir and tribute to Newport, Rhode Island. It's one of his most popular and readable books and is said to be quite enjoyable. Brown beveled cloth cover with gilt decoration and spine lettering. Pages are clean. Former owner name is written on one opening flyleaf. Binding has moderate wear to the heel of the spine, and the front cover contains some slight dark stains; otherwise, it's nice and clean.
Item Special Note
Shipping and handling charges will be added to the winning bid. Mailing will be done from the Shop at Walden Pond.
Donated By:
Ron Hoag
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