Henry David Thoreau
Wild Apples: History of the Apple Tree, 1956
3 x 2 in.
7.6 x 5.1 cm.
7.6 x 5.1 cm.
Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge
One of 950 copies.
2509
95pp. Designed by Bruce Rogers. Thoreau's well-known essay on the varieties, habitats, and habits of wild apples and crabapples. One of the most sought after of St. Onge's publications, and...
95pp. Designed by Bruce Rogers. Thoreau's well-known essay on the varieties, habitats, and habits of wild apples and crabapples. One of the most sought after of St. Onge's publications, and one of only two miniature books designed by Bruce Rogers. Mild splay to boards else fine in full tan leather with a blind-stamped design and gilt title. Bookplate of former owner to front pastedown. (Massmann 14; Bradbury, p. 253). (3 by 2; 76x51mm).


