{"product_id":"antique-scarlet-letter-book-1883-60856","title":"Antique 'Scarlet Letter' Book – 1883 Salem Edition, Hawthorne","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the 19th century with this beautifully preserved 1883 edition of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This “Salem Edition,” published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company and printed at The Riverside Press in Cambridge, features an introduction by George Parsons Lathrop and is bound in a striking red and cream cloth cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poignant handwritten dedication dated Dec 25, 1893 – Cleveland, Ohio graces the inside front cover: “A Present from myself.” While the front cover shows visible water staining, the pages inside remain clean, crisp, and fully intact—a wonderful example of 19th-century American publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: The Scarlet Letter\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor: Nathaniel Hawthorne\u003cbr\u003e\nEdition: Salem Edition, with introduction by George Parsons Lathrop\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinter: The Riverside Press, Cambridge\u003cbr\u003e\nCopyright: 1850 (original), 1878, and 1883 (this edition)\u003cbr\u003e\nBinding: Hardcover in red and cream cloth\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: Approx. 6 x 4.5 x 1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nExterior: Moderate water staining to cloth cover (see photos)\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: Very good antique condition; pages clean and well-bound\u003cbr\u003e\nInscription: Lovely dated gift inscription from 1893\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectors of antique literature, lovers of classic American fiction, historical decor, or a meaningful literary gift with character and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Note on Vintage:\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this piece is the perfect fit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003cbr\u003e\nYour piece will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged for safe arrival. I’m committed to eco-friendly practices and use recycled materials whenever possible to protect your treasures and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for visiting Angela’s Finds and Faves — where every piece is chosen with a stylist’s eye and a passion for giving beautiful things a new chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angela's Finds and Faves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713053200461,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0860\/3725\/files\/il_fullxfull.7491977066_q4b9.jpg?v=1772048824","url":"https:\/\/angelasfindsandfaves.shop\/products\/antique-scarlet-letter-book-1883-60856","provider":"Angela's Finds and Faves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}