The Scarlet Letter.

First edition of Hawthorne’s masterpiece, one of only 2500 copies printed. Octavo, bound in full morocco by Riviere & Son with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, the letter "A" with gilt-tooled flowers embossed in crimson and gold to the front panel, top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles. First issue point of misprint on page 21, but without ads. In near fine condition. A lovely example.