The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longefellow

Verlag: George Routledge, London, 1877

Beschreibung

A collection of poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated throughout and bound in decorative full morroco. The 'Author's Edition'.Bound in full morocco with gilt decorations, raised bands and a gilt edges.Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece and numerous monochrome vignettes designed by Sir John Gilbert and engraved by the Brothers Danziel.This work features the complete collection of poetical works by the noted Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality, and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. He has been criticized by some, however, for imitating European styles and writing specifically for the masses. Bound in full morocco. Externally very smart with fading to the spine and extremities of the boards and slight rubbing to the head, tail and raised bands to the spine and to the extremities of the boards and joints. Closed tear to the front hinge. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with the odd spot. Old ink inscription dated 1898 to the front blank. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 892Z49

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth ...

Verlag: George Routledge, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1877

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Sir John Gilbert; The Brothers Dalziel

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book