The Scarlet Letter, A Romance
Northampton, MA: Pennyroyal Editions, 1984. Illustrated with wood engravings by Barry Moser. Folio. Hardcover in slipcase. Introduction by Alexander Eliot. Oatmeal colored linen, paper pastedown label on the front and the spine. Matching linen slipcase. Produced by Pennyroyal Editions in association with Pioneer Publishing.
According to Hindman 2021 auction notes for 'Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana', this was an unsuccessful venture into producing trade editions with Pioneer Publishing. This book is from the library of noted Colorado collector Mark Harms.
/ No jacket as issued. Slipcase is in near fine condition with a loose white thread at the head of the spine. A thumb sized area of light brown darkening on the back of the case. Item #398
Price: $400.00