{"product_id":"vintage-1968-cape-cod-by-henry-david-thoreau-heritage-press-hardcover-with-slipcase-sandglass","title":"Vintage 1968 Cape Cod by Henry David Thoreau | Heritage Press Hardcover with Slipcase \u0026 Sandglass","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful vintage Heritage Press edition of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCape Cod\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry David Thoreau\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in \u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e and featuring an introduction by \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Wood Krutch\u003c\/strong\u003e with illustrations by \u003cstrong\u003eR. J. Holden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly charming copy because it includes the original illustrated hardcover, matching slipcase, and Heritage Club Sandglass newsletter. The book itself has a wonderful mid-century fine-book character, with a pale illustrated cloth-style binding, decorative black-and-white artwork, illustrated endpapers, and a vintage Cape Cod map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title page identifies The Heritage Press, New York, while the copyright page specifically states that the special contents of this edition are copyright \u003cstrong\u003e© 1968 by The George Macy Companies, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Heritage Press was part of the George Macy publishing tradition and produced more accessible editions of beautifully designed classics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely piece for a collector of Thoreau, American literature, Cape Cod history, Heritage Press books, vintage illustrated books, or classic New England Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eCape Cod\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Henry David Thoreau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: Joseph Wood Krutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: R. J. Holden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Heritage Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher Location: New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright Date: © 1968, The George Macy Companies, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Illustrated cloth-style hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: Black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndpapers: Illustrated\/map-style endpapers featuring Cape Cod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlipcase: Original illustrated\/matching slipcase included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandglass: Original Heritage Club Sandglass No. 134 included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: Includes introduction and ten chapters covering Thoreau's Cape Cod travels and observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage count: Approximately 216 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: United States \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1968 edition is documented in the secondary book market as a Heritage Press publication with R. J. Holden's illustrations. A related Limited Editions Club version was produced the same year by the Anthoensen Press, but this photographed copy is the Heritage Press edition, not the numbered 1,500-copy Limited Editions Club issue. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage pre-owned condition with noticeable wear to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebook itself presents nicely for its age. The illustrated binding remains attractive, the interior appears clean and intact in the photographed pages, and the decorative artwork and map endpapers are especially well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original slipcase shows more substantial age-related wear, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge and corner rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScuffing and discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas of wear\/loss along the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral handling\/storage marks consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also shows some expected vintage wear, including light rubbing and age-related toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Sandglass newsletter is present, which is a nice bonus for collectors of Heritage Press editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this is a \u003cstrong\u003e1968 vintage book\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it should not be expected to have the pristine appearance of a modern or newly manufactured volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling: This one is absolutely made for old-library, New England, coastal Americana, and classic literary styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the illustrated binding, Cape Cod imagery, vintage map, and original slipcase makes it especially attractive displayed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a traditional bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a study or reading room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a coastal New England-inspired interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlongside vintage nautical or maritime books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a Cape Cod vacation home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a dark-academia or old-library collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs part of an American literature collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a coffee table or writing desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith vintage maps, brass décor, or nautical collectibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated cover gives it considerably more visual interest than an ordinary vintage hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also a particularly nice gift for a Thoreau reader, Cape Cod enthusiast, book collector, or lover of beautifully produced mid-century books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe book and original slipcase will be packaged carefully, with particular attention paid to protecting the older slipcase corners and edges during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandglass newsletter will also be protected so it does not become bent or damaged during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping costs are calculated at checkout and are paid by the buyer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Once this Ugly Duckling finds its new home, it's gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ugly Duckling Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50571988926701,"sku":"UD-0036","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/3401\/4957\/files\/IMG_4760.jpg?v=1788009212","url":"https:\/\/theuglyduckling.store\/products\/vintage-1968-cape-cod-by-henry-david-thoreau-heritage-press-hardcover-with-slipcase-sandglass","provider":"The Ugly Duckling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}