THE POETICAL WORKS OF MRS. HEMANS with Memoirs, Explanatory Notes, etc.
by Hemans, Felicia
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition - spine somewhat darkened and worn at the extremeties, front cover bright and attractive, bookplate, small h
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Ione, California, United States
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About This Item
New York:: John Wurtele Lovell,, 1880.. Very good condition - spine somewhat darkened and worn at the extremeties, front cover bright and attractive, bookplate, small hole in one plate (that of "the boy stood on the burning deck, whence all but he had fled."). Reprint. An attractive edition, typical of the late 19th century, of this popular poet's work - bound in royal blue cloth with black embossed vining flower design on the front cover, gilt panels for the title on front and the spine, all edges gilt. Illustrated with several black and white plates, all pages bordered in red. Prefatory notice by W. M. Rossetti. 557 pgs.
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- Bookfever.com, IOBA
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- 15349
- Title
- THE POETICAL WORKS OF MRS. HEMANS with Memoirs, Explanatory Notes, etc.
- Author
- Hemans, Felicia
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition - spine somewhat darkened and worn at the extremeties, front cover bright and attractive, bookplate, small h
- Publisher
- John Wurtele Lovell,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1880.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Vintage books and paperbacks;
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