The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellowpublished byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations. What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. If i were you i would buy it i am the biggest fan of his i have every single book of poems,songs,and more on him in paperback and hardcover. See all 27 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. Vintage 18991901 evangeline and other poems by henry longfellow altemus vademecum series antique hardcover book illustrated art nouveau mondaynightauctions 4. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellow published byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations.
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. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. The childrens hour and other poems paul reveres ride and other poems, the riverside literature series no. Essays and criticism on henry wadsworth longfellow, including the works the bells of san blas, ballads, and other poems, the belfry of bruges, and other poems, the seaside and the fireside. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow volume 3.
Complete in one volume 1847 by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. Henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century.
Henry wadsworth longfellow signature autograph signed. Longfellows poems, vol 1, 1857 ticknor and fields 1856. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of massachusetts. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. Make offer poems longfellow poetical works of longfellow, humphrey milford, 1925. Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph historyforsale. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of. See todays longfellows poetical works for sale, best offer and auction. From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a books owner. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. 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. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Ex library book with the usual library stamps markings. Second opinion i have a first edition 1895 autographed book, the early poems by henry wadsworth longfellow and was wondering what the value might be read more glenda b. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007.
Favorite poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book, 1947. On the next page says, the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Limited edition 1500 alfred lord tennyson in memoriam macmillan 1885. When henry wadsworth longfellow died on march 24, 1882, at the age of seventyfive, he was the most celebrated poet in the englishspeaking world, not only was he americas first professional poet, but, after his death, he was the first american to have his bust placed in the poets corner at westminster abbey in london, england. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once.
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 corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his bust was installed. Considered by many to be the most popular american poet of the 19th. After spending time in europe he became a professor at bowdoin and, later, at harvard college. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. First edition, first printing, of longfellows dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This volume includes much of longfellows work as a translatorfrom swedish, danish, anglosaxon, german, spanish, french, and italian from dante. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Crowell company harris collection of american poetry and plays brown university. Goodfirst appearance in book form of the bridge and other poems. A poetry anthology with contributions by longfellow, and many. Antique book longfellows evangeline large folio henry wadsworth f.
Longfellow was americas first professor of comparative literature. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, then part of massachusetts, and studied at bowdoin college. Henry wadsworth longfellow books list of books by author. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book, 1893. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. He uses things like death to make you realize how important and beautiful life is. His first major poetry collections were voices of the night 1839 and ballads and other poems 1841. Shop for henry wadsworth longfellow related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. The childrens hour and other poems paul reveres ride.
The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow including recent poems with. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the. We dont do this very often, but longfellow books is extremely excited to present a scifi author. Searching for stars on an island in maine by alan lightman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The writer of the poems in this book henry wadsworth longfellow uses pain and sadness to make a sad thing beautiful. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. A nicely bound copy of henry wadsworth longfellows poetry. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. Isbn 97811765260 97811765260 softcover, nabu press, 2010.
Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline. Longfellows poetical works pricevalue guide, valuation. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. Annotated reference guide to collectible books and original prints. I have tons of information on henry wadsworth longfellow because our house is a remake of his he lived from 18071882. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Make offer 1881 alfred tennyson poems book of imagination and fancy rare. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy. Edward a wilson an illustrated selection of poems by the renowned nineteenthcentury new england poet. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. Buy poems by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american educator and poet whose works include such classics as paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha.
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