Boston: Phillips, Sampson, 1852. First edition, printing 3 (BAL 6500). Original black cloth, gilt, decorated in blind, sheaf of wheat design on boards and filigrees on spine. A cooperative effort from her friends Ralph Waldo Emerson, James Freeman Clarke, and William Henry Channing. Some wear at spine ends and tips. Some gatherings starting; leaves 15-5 and 6 have separated but still present. A clean copy, gilt bright, in Good condition.