Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
London, Humphrey Milford , 1917 . Leather. A lovely collection of poetry by American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, beautifully presented in a full tree calf binding. Rebound in a full tree calf, Oxford binding, with gilt detailing. This is the Complete Copyright Edition of the work. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American writer and teacher, known for 'Paul Revere's Ride' and 'Evangeline', as well as being the first American to translate Dante's 'Divine Comedy&apos. His poetry was particularly lyrical, drawing inspiration from mythology, and he was a particularly versatile poet, exploring all sorts of forms. With twelve illustrations and a frontispiece, some of which are in colour, by British artist Harold Copping, who was best known for his bright, biblical scenes. Collated, complete. With an ink inscription of 'To Mary from Mother', dated Christmas 1921. Rebound in a smart, full tree calf binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and to the spine, worn slightly to the head of the spine. The occasional mark to boards, with a small area with loss of leather to the front board. With a binding stamp in gilt of 'Oxford Binding' to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Harold Copping. Very Good .
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