Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1869. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo 7" - 7. A particularly handsome little tome, having been lovingly rebound in three-quarter, creamy brown leather, gilt-lettering tooled into two compartments, with marbled paper over boards, and with marbled endpapers. Five raised bands to spine, now protected by Mylar coat. Previous owner's library sticker denoting that this was No. 151 in A.J. Wagner's library. Fine black-and-white cameo vignette of Longfellow at second free endpaper, with "signature" below, but that has shown slight bleed-through to verso of one letter. Two letters, the "H" and the "e" of "Henry," show signs of staining when looked at closely; it certainly looks to be original, but it awaits further research. The novel has a reputation for bittersweetnesss; it follows a young American, Paul Flemming, to and back from Germany, apparently inspired by his own experiences. 364 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Hyperion is one of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's first published works. It was published in 1839, and is a prose romance that follows a young American named Paul Flemming as he travels through Germany. The journey of the character is partially inspired by the death of a friend, and the romance in the tale is based on Longfellow's own failed marriage proposals to his beloved.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 345171
Title: Hyperion: a romance
Author: Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Revised Edition
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1869
Size: 12mo 7" - 7
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow|literature|signed

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Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Marbled Paper: Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
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12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
Vignette: A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
Verso: The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....