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Boston, MA: Ticknor and Fields, 1860. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Complete in Two Volumes. First Edition, First State. Ads in rear of first volume dated February, 1860, no 'Conclusion' in second volume. Hardcover. Blind embossed brown cloth, gilt spine titles. 8vo. 283pp. + 16pp. publisher's list in rear / 284pp. Very Good. Lightly rubbed at spine-ends and corners, previous owner's bookplates inside front covers, occasional mild foxing to contents.

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.

Determining whether a copy of 'The Marble Faun' is a first edition can involve checking the publisher details, as first editions were published by Ticknor and Fields. Collectors also look for specific points of issue, such as typographical errors or the presence of a dust jacket if applicable.