This leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellows poems is not dated but considered c. Nonsense poems, funny pictures and laughter the artists child. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. Robert burns burnss poems 1887 antique book poetry great condition rare vintage.
Longfellow poems hardcover january 1, 1907 by henry wadsworth longfellow author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Bridges of iron lace, a suddenness of trees, a lap of mountain m. Sporadic creasing to the head of the dust jacket spine. If the work is well preserved, the value ranges around 50. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. New and selected poems 2014, and the editor of nine library of america publications. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. The above book contains the following poems not reprinted elsewhere. Jul 27, 2010 there were several different printings of this particular collection of longfellows poems. The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. As a fond mother, when the day is oer, leads by the hand her little child to bed, half willing, half reluctant to be led, and leave his broken playthings on the floor, still gazing at them through the open door, nor wholly reassured and comforted. Nature by henry wadsworth longfellow poetry foundation. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. After preaching on the inestimable value of gods inspired word on august 11th, i was so moved that the desire to say it again another way kept urging me on. There were several different printings of this particular collection of longfellows poems.
Poems about values at the worlds largest poetry site. One of the older book that i kept but from reading above comments has minimal value is a book called the complete home by mrs julia mcnair wright published in 1879 by j. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Ex library book with the usual library stamps markings.
He wrote the libretto for ned rorems operatic version of our town. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. 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. To ensure that your tbr shelf doesnt become overwhelming to both your free time and your wallet, weve selected nine collections publishing in april and one in may, including work from both new finds and old favorites, poems to be savored and poems to be devoured. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. They love each other and their children but they studiously ignorethe poor old one in her mid eighties their near neighbour who lives next doorto her. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Hear the racing hoofbeats of paul reveres horse, follow evangeline as she searches for love lost, join in as hiawatha listens to the teachings of the blackrobe priest about jesus christ, or get a room in the wayside inn and listen to some tales in this illustrated 1878 copy of.
Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Aug 22, 2012 after preaching on the inestimable value of gods inspired word on august 11th, i was so moved that the desire to say it again another way kept urging me on. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item tags want more. Internationally renowned for quality in literature and excellence in book. National book award finalist stay, illusion, the muchanticipated volume of poems by lucie brockbroido, illuminates the broken but beautiful world she inhabits. The cover boards show signs of a fair bit of handling with some edge loss of colour but overall the book is fairly good and solid.
Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. 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. Learn how to write a poem about values and share it. The most common longfellow poem book material is brass. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry.
Buy products related to poetry book products and see what customers say about. The edges have blue watermarking and are a trifle worn. Understanding poetry was an american college textbook and poetry anthology by cleanth brooks and robert penn warren, first published in 1938. Now as the train bears west, its rhythm rocks the earth, and from my pullman berth i stare into the night while others take their rest. Descriptions in poetry are linked closely to our lives and our values, just as narratives are. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand.
Buy cat poems main by various, elizabeth bishop, stevie smith, ezra pound, charles baudelaire. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. The remain ing poems of the volume appear in the mis cellaneous poems selected from the u. Antique tennyson poetry books rare editions for sale. Lots of longfellow out there, but its still a nice sturdy book of over one hundred fifty years old that you should enjoy having around. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage stay safe and healthy. Value of life poem by darrin mcmiller jr i watched people work hard for cashmaking 20 dollars a daywith only 25 cent bags of chips. Nonsense poems, funny pictures and laughter the artists. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. Its about running a household and has these colored pictures w tissue paper on them. Garden city, new york, international collectors library, 1947 binding. As far as value i wouldnt put it much over five dollars.
The following tim keysers nose tells a wonderfully ridiculous story that is still enjoyable today. Oct 22, 2011 this leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellow s poems is not dated but considered c. A poem written in gratefulness to a loud, opinionated, colorful family filled with love and affection. The book has a prize certificate pasted inside front signed by the then headmaster, e. Buy nature poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth isbn. Night journey poem theodore roethke poems best poems. Worthington masterpieces of the american poets series. The book influenced new criticism and went through its fourth edition in 1976.
Bloodaxe books has revolutionised poetry publishing in britain over the past 40 years. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Translations, ballads and other poems, miscellaneous, read more. This collection of rueful, frank, breezily wanton love poems by a notable contemporary french poet has almost none of the hiccups and. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about longfellow poem book. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the decorative. The book is a portrait of clarks life in conshohocken, pa, disguised as fiction and is filled with the comic illustrations of a b frost. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris.
It was commented in this other reading that henry in his day was americas most read and beloved poet and eventually supported himself on his poetry. His first book of poetry was voices of the night 1839 which included hymn to the night and a psalm of life, ballads and other poems 1841 included the village blacksmith and the skeleton in armor. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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