Walden: or Life in the Woods
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- Boston, MA: The Merrymount Press, Limited Editions Club, 1936
Boston, MA: The Merrymount Press, Limited Editions Club, 1936. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed by photographer Edward Steichen on rear limitation page of photographs taken at Walden Pond.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Bottom corners bumped and rubbed, spine sun toned, mild toning, else tight, bright and unmarred. Quarterbound, dark cloth spine, top fore-edge stained blue, marbled patterned boards. 8vo. xiii, 290pp. Illus. (16 b/w plates). Limited to 1500 copies, this being handnumbered 92. Signed by photographer. Lacking slipcase.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Bottom corners bumped and rubbed, spine sun toned, mild toning, else tight, bright and unmarred. Quarterbound, dark cloth spine, top fore-edge stained blue, marbled patterned boards. 8vo. xiii, 290pp. Illus. (16 b/w plates). Limited to 1500 copies, this being handnumbered 92. Signed by photographer. Lacking slipcase.