“The Scarlet Letter”, 1st ED., 1st Printing
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Published by Ticknor, Reed & Fields, 1850
First printing with no preface and the word “reduplicate” on page 21. Title is printed in red. Contents are on pp 3/4. Includes March 1, 1850 ads. Has rare, authentic, original first-state, black-embossed cloth binding with a gilt spine. No chips, no foxing, but with minor stains. Otherwise, very good condition, tight, and complete as issued. 4½” x 7¼”.