Find the poetical works of longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american. He also knew the value of a fascinating new medium, photography. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Poetry scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The complete poetical works of fireside poet henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellows poetical works pricevalue guide, valuation. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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.
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. Somewhat back from the village street the belfry of bruges and other poems songs 1845. Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow alibris. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Some entries but not excessive and mostly in pencil. I am old, masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875.
Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Shortly after the books publication, longfellow attempted to join the literary circle in new york and asked george. One lost page can be devastating to a rare books value. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow.
I have a first edition book early poems of longfellow. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. In addition to teaching, he published his first book outremer. A book lovers paradise in the heart of portland, maine. Longfellow books our used book buying policy we pay store credit for used books, not cash. You are bidding on a vintage first edition book from 1881 the longfellow birthday book illustrated arranged by charlotte fiske bates houghton, mifflin and company, new york 1881 first edition henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Aug 08, 2012 it has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. The few collectors of longfellow today want the original editions published in boston in the mid 19th century. 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. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value.
Grading scale is new, excellent, very fine, fine, very good, good, fair, and poor. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. 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. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow books list of books by author. The longfellow birthday book 1st edition 1881 rare. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. 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. The longfellow birthdaybook by longfellow, henry wadsworth.
This book has some ink birthday notations from the early 19th century. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1881, houghton, mifflin and company edition, in english. Longfellow completed his writing on his 40th birthday. Download and read online for free the longfellow birthday book by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy.
Early british miniature books lorsons books and prints. Henry wadsworth longfellow dana 18811950 was a literature professor and the grandson of the famous poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882. I bought this years ago at a local antique show, thinking that it might have some value. Make offer antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems poetry houghton hc.
Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Stapled booklet with black and white photograph of longfellow house on front cover, some chipping at spine and rubbing. The poetical works of longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and.
Bookstores probably wouldnt be interested because it is a difficult book to move. Longfellow birthday book by longfellow, henry wadsworth. A rare charming birthday book full of quotes from prolific irish poets. Brown, leicester, birthday inscripton to mary helen from glen dated 22072, welsh, 1411. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. The more than 600 selections in the onevolume cambridge edition contain all the verse and dramas of. Apr, 2015 i have a first edition book early poems of longfellow printed by houghton mifflin co, 1885. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Longfellow housewashingtons headquarters nhs is temporarily closed. History and description of the famous cathedral of st. Make offer 1886 victorian the earls return by owen meredith. See all books authored by henry wadsworth longfellow, including the midnight ride of paul revere, and the song of hiawatha, and more on.
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The longfellow birthdaybook 1881 hardcover charlotte fiske bates henry wadsworth longfellow on. Longfellow books is a fiercely independent community bookstore located in downtown portland, maine. 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. See todays longfellows poetical works for sale, best offer and auction. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value.
Henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century. The longfellow birthdaybook henry wadsworth longfellow. 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. We pay approximately 30% of what we decide to charge for a book. Covers are beveled edge boards and page ends are gilt. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. A longfellow birthday book classic reprint longfellow, henry wadsworth on. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. Buy longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris.
I liked them but because of the horrible value i probably wouldnt ever get them again. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow house washingtons. Get the best deals on poetry books 18501899 when you shop the. Antique pocket size autograph books, longfellow birthday. 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. The front cover is quite ornate with longfellow embossed among gilt scrollwork and an urn crest.
It has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. I am presently unemployed because of a recent downsizing at my job. 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. Buy a cheap copy of selected poems book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Still love the place and will return but i think some of the food pricing is wonky, or illsuited for value the burger and chicken sandwich. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow quotes about soul az quotes. A collection of antique pocket size autograph books, a pad diary and an 1881 longfellow birthday book, published by houghton mifflin. Antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems. I have a first edition book early poems of longfellow printed by houghton mifflin co, 1885.
The pad diary is from 1922, two of the autograph books are from the late 1800s and one is blank. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown. Tables are close together and it is a loud busy place so can be hard to hear dining companion. Free shipping you are bidding on a vintage first edition book from 1881 the longfellow birthday book illustrated arranged by charlotte fiske bates houghton, mifflin and company, new york 1881 first edition henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Much of his poetry imparts cultural and moral values, particularly focused on life being more than material pursuits. Find longfellow birthday book by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. 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. A pilgrimage beyond the sea, a collection of travel essays on his european. Download and read online for free the longfellow birthdaybook by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882.
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