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The Poetical Works of Longfellow
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Humphrey Milford; Oxford University Press, 1925. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A smart copy of this collection of poetry by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, in handsome half calf prize binding. In half calf prize binding, with gilt coat of arms and motto 'In Domino Confido' to the front board. A poetry anthology of the works of Longfellow.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet, known for being one of the 'Fireside Poets' from New England. He wrote many lyrical poems, as well as poems based in mythology and legend. Longfellow was one of the most popular American poets of his time.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Including an ink inscription to the verso of the front free-endpaper, dated Christmas 1926. In half calf prize binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart, with fading to the spine and joints. Internally, binding generally firm, though slightly tender to the contents page (page iii) and page 886. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 798J18
- Title
- The Poetical Works of Longfellow
- Author
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Humphrey Milford; Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Size
- 7.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- poetry henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow american henry wadsworth longfellow hiawatha evangeline
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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