Twice Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Nathaniel Hawthorne's first collection, published in 1837 and expanded in 1842, established his reputation. Its tales include Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, in which elderly friends drink from the Fountain of Youth, and The Minister's Black Veil, about a pastor who hides his face from his congregation. Haunting explorations of sin, secrecy and New England's Puritan past.
About this leather-bound edition
Our binders work each cover by hand: genuine leather is fitted over firm boards, the spine is lettered in gold-tone foil and finished with traditional decorative detail. Every copy carries the small natural variations that come with real leather and handcraft.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: Twice Told Tales
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Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Short Stories
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
Ideal for building a library of classics, and a lasting gift for birthdays, graduations and anniversaries.
More to explore
More from Nathaniel Hawthorne in leather: Mosses from an Old Manse, and Other Stories.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.