THOREAU, HENRY DAVID. A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 8vo, publisher's presentation binding of gilt-lettered brown cloth, sides blindstamped with 5-ruled frames enclosing a rococo ornament, expertly rebacked retaining original backstrip; gentle splits between a few signatures with one leaf becoming loose, dampstaining to top margins, heaviest to last quarter or contents; faded inked owner's signature on front blank; custom cloth chemise and 1/4 black morocco slipcase. first edition. BAL 20104. Boston: Munroe, 1849