Boston: Ticknor & Fields, 1863. First edition. Cloth. Good. Second issue. 12mo, Top edge gilt. 225 pp. followed by publisher's catalog. Halftitle page illustration. Covers handled, stained, with some wear at extremities including chipping at head of spine, spine faded; front hinge starting; page edges toned, with a few specks to fore-edge, light foxing to front and rear blanks, front free endpaper corner creased; previous owner name (in pencil) on title page, small clipping (a printed catalog entry for the present edition) taped to rear free endpaper.

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Bookseller: ANTHOLOGY BOOKSELLERS (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 4997
Title: Tales of a Wayside Inn
Author: Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ticknor & Fields
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1863
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