This book has some ink birthday notations from the early 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. A book lovers paradise in the heart of portland, maine. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. See todays longfellows poetical works for sale, best offer and auction. Get the best deals on poetry books 18501899 when you shop the. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1881, houghton, mifflin and company edition, in english. Make offer antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems poetry houghton hc. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked.
Early british miniature books lorsons books and prints. The few collectors of longfellow today want the original editions published in boston in the mid 19th century. Download and read online for free the longfellow birthdaybook by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. Somewhat back from the village street the belfry of bruges and other poems songs 1845. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Covers are beveled edge boards and page ends are gilt. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets. From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed letter by longfellow mounted on card thanking the recipient for sending an article on bayou teche, a river in louisiana where the reallife acadians who were the subject of longfellow. The shadow on the dial, the striking of the clock, the running of the sand, day and night, summer and winter, months, years, centuriesthese are but arbitrary and outward signs, the measure of time, not time itself.
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Grading scale is new, excellent, very fine, fine, very good, good, fair, and poor. Longfellows poetical works pricevalue guide, valuation. The pad diary is from 1922, two of the autograph books are from the late 1800s and one is blank. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american. Its not in the best condition, and i was hoping to possibly sell it. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown.
Bookstores probably wouldnt be interested because it is a difficult book to move. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and. It has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. Shortly after the books publication, longfellow attempted to join the literary circle in new york and asked george. Some entries but not excessive and mostly in pencil. The books cover is leather and the title of the book longfellows poems is burnt on it and it has a hand painted flower and leaves and stuff on the cover. I am old, masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. The books cover is leather and the title of the book longfellow s poems is burnt on it and it has a hand painted flower and leaves and stuff on the cover. Much of his poetry imparts cultural and moral values, particularly focused on life being more than material pursuits. He also knew the value of a fascinating new medium, photography.
The front cover is quite ornate with longfellow embossed among gilt scrollwork and an urn crest. The longfellow birthday book 1st edition 1881 rare. Find longfellow birthday book by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet expertly placed in history to form a bridge between the literary traditions of old europe, and the new transcendalist traditions of the birthing america. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. Make offer 1886 victorian the earls return by owen meredith. History and description of the famous cathedral of st. A rare charming birthday book full of quotes from prolific irish poets. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
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Jul 21, 2011 i have a book that is called longfellow s poems and wonder how old it is and how much it is worth. The birthday book has a collection of longfellows poem for each day of the week and then a page of famous birthdays and spaces where one can write birthdays of loved ones. I liked them but because of the horrible value i probably wouldnt ever get them again. Stapled booklet with black and white photograph of longfellow house on front cover, some chipping at spine and rubbing. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Longfellow books our used book buying policy we pay store credit for used books, not cash. The poetical works of longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Boreman, bookseller, near the two giants in guildhall, london, 2 38 x 1 78, first edition, one of the noted gigantic histories, rebound in full red morocco, with binders ticket of j.
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Aug 08, 2012 it has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most of the poem is set. Antiquarian books search find out of print books, rare books, second hand books for book collectors. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. The longfellow birthdaybook henry wadsworth longfellow. Tables are close together and it is a loud busy place so can be hard to hear dining companion. Antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems. Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow alibris. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Brown, leicester, birthday inscripton to mary helen from glen dated 22072, welsh, 1411. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day.
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