The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier (with signed, handwritten letter by Whittier)

John Greenleaf Whittier

Verlag: Houghton, Mifflin, and Company, 1886

Beschreibung

This is a special copy of "The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier" that includes a signed, handwritten letter from Whittier attached to the front end paper, as well as a few other pieces associated with the poet. 1886; Houghton, Mifflin, and Company; Boston and New York. The book contains numerous engraved plates; gilt on all page edges. Other pieces found within the book are: * A 2-sided note regarding an interaction with "an old Marblehead (MA) fisherman Captain John White" who knew "Flud Oirson," who is referenced in Whittier's poem "Skipper Ireson's Ride" * Three newspaper clippings related to Whittier from the late 1800's * A partial handwritten letter referencing Whittier's poem "The Hero" Condition: Clean covers; the spine has a few tiny stain spots and the top and bottom edges are worn; cloth tears at the corners. Bright gilt on all page edges. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Clean text pages with only a small note written in pencil on page 196 dated 1897. A letter written by Whittier has been affixed to a front end paper; the opposing page has an inscription written in pen dated 1887. Overall the book is in very good condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1615839098763

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf ...

Verlag: Houghton, Mifflin, and Company

Erscheinungsdatum: 1886

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: Illustrated Edition