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First American edition, first issue. An exceptional copy of the first American appearance of one of Hawthorne's most ambitious works. Brown buckram with gilt stamping on spine. Two volumes. All points present: correct signing with pg. ix of vol. 1 signed "1*," preface placed before table of contents, ads at rear dated February 1860; volume II has no conclusion, signed "4*" at pg. 197. Most likely issued simultaneously with the British edition. Fine. Gilt lettering on spine is lightly tarnished, faint spotting at the edges. Former owner's name on preliminary blanks; overall bright and clean. Housed in a custom slipcase.

The Marble Faun is a novel by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, originally published in 1860. The book explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the human condition through the lives of four characters living in 19th-century Rome. 'The Marble Faun' is considered an important work in Hawthorne's literary career, as it delves deeply into the complexities of morality, art, and the consequences of sin.