[Literature] Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Works. Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1865. 14 volumes. First collected edition of Hawthorne's works. 8vo. Contemporary calf and marbled boards, raised bands, gilt framed and decorated panels with red and black leather labels. Minor rubbing and scuffing to boards/edges, slight darkening to spines. 3 volumes (Marble Fawn Vol II, Wonder Book and The Scarlet Letter) starting at upper joints.

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