Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting

Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting

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Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
  • Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting
Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting

Cape Cod – Henry David Thoreau – 2‑Volume Illustrated Set (Houghton Mifflin, c.1896) – Decorative Gilt Cloth – Hinges Starting

$185.00

A beautifully preserved two‑volume illustrated edition of Henry David Thoreau’s Cape Cod, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Company at The Riverside Press. This edition is prized for its Art Nouveau gilt‑decorated cloth bindings, gilt top edges, and especially its color illustrations by Amelia M. Watson, whose watercolor work is a defining feature of the Riverside Press’s finest 19th‑century productions.

This set offers both literary significance and strong visual appeal — ideal for collectors, decorators, and readers of classic American nature writing.


Bibliographic Details

  • Author: Henry David Thoreau

  • Title: Cape Cod

  • Volumes: I & II (Complete)

  • Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin & Company

  • Press: The Riverside Press, Boston & New York

  • Date: c.1896

  • Illustrations by Amelia M. Watson: Richly produced color artwork throughout both volumes, based on Watson’s original watercolor sketches. Includes full‑color frontispieces, chapter‑opening vignettes, and multiple scenic plates depicting dunes, shoreline cottages, fishing nets, and coastal landscapes. Watson’s atmospheric watercolor style is a hallmark of this edition and significantly enhances its desirability among collectors.

  • Binding: Decorative brown cloth with gilt plant motif; gilt top edges; ribbon markers

  • Clean Copy: No ownership marks, no bookplates, no writing of any kind.


Condition

Good to Good+. A complete, visually appealing set with bright gilt decoration and clean interiors. Pages show uniform age toning typical of the period, with vivid color illustrations and no writing or bookplates.

  • Covers: Light rubbing to extremities; gilt remains attractive.

  • Spines: Gilt titling clear; mild age darkening.

  • Text Block: Gilt top edges with reddish tint; other edges toned.

  • Interior: Clean, evenly aged pages; illustrations remain crisp and vibrant.

  • Binding: Inner hinges show a visible crack / partial crack near the ribbon marker. Examine images. Text block remains attached and functional, but hinge weakness is noted for accuracy.

A collectible illustrated Thoreau set.

 

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