THE POEMS OF HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.
by Longfellow Henry Wadsworth
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Heritage Press, 1943. First Heritage Press Edition, with the Sandglass insert describing the book and its production. Illustrated with wood-engravings by Boyd Hanna. 8vo, original linen covered boards, lettered in gilt on the spine and pictorially decorated in red and blue on the spine with a floral pattern and an American eagle, housed in the publisher's blue slipcase. xxiii, 444 pp. A fine copy. The slipcase with moderate edgewear. FIRST OF THE EDITION FROM THE AMERICAN POETS SERIES WITH stunning color wood-engravings BY BOYD HANNA. Prepared and edited with a commentary by Louis Untermeyer, who writes of Longfellow's poetry: "It expresses a kindliness which is spontaneous, and a homeliness which is winning because it is so straightforward. It retains its popularity because it is unaffectedly clear, unashamedly tender, and unshakably serene.
Synopsis
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 – 1882) was an American poet whose works include Paul Revere's Ride , The Song of Hiawatha , and Evangeline. Most of his works were lyrical poems which often utilized mythology and legend.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26434
- Title
- THE POEMS OF HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.
- Author
- Longfellow Henry Wadsworth
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1943
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About the Seller
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
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Newburyport, Massachusetts
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