Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. A ballad of john silver by john masefield famous poems. And like a silver clarion rung the accents of that unknown tongue, excelsior. The longfellow birthday book 1st edition 1881 rare.
I have taken advantage of the publication of a second edition of my translation of the poems of goethe originally published in 1853, to add to the collection a version of the much admired classical poemof hermann and dorothea, which was previously omitted by me in consequence of its length. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. How do natural disasters affect formal and informal businesses. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. An antique poetic book assortment, with works by longfellow, tennyson, and dickinson. I feel like im silver when i want to be goldit aggravates me how gold is always betterthan silver. Antique poetic book assortment, with works by longfellow. Im thinking especially of the building of the ship, the courtship of miles standish, and elizabeth. When strangers are stone when your mind is blank to avoid all the pain where do you go. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. These two volumes, the poems and christus, together comprise longfellows complete poetical works. What is the dollar value of a 1883 edition of longfellow. Moreover, as marshall mcluhan observed in1958, pratt was.
I always give my two granddaughters each a silver dollar on their birthdays and for christmas. Henry wadsworth longfellow born february 27, 1807 died march 24, 1882 was an american poet of the romantic period. Morgan dollars morgan silver dollar westminster mint. Picked this up for a dollar or so at a used book sale, but got far more than a dollars worth of enjoyment out of it. The prose and poetry of ireland 1882 by john okane murray poems by henry wadsworth longfellow complete in two volumes volume ii. Published by george routledge and sons, broadway, ludgate hill, london circa 1880. Is there any value in antique books leather bound book of longfellow poems fair comdition and first e dition of georgr answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry. Antique 1883 book longfellows poems excellent condition binding intact no page folds illustrations intact antique 1883 book longfellows poems excellent condition binding intact no page folds illustrations intact. The silver dollar poem by william bayless poem hunter. You will find a list of famous long poems, long verses and best big poems of famous poets. Longfellows poetical works illustrated 1883 auction. The longfellow birthday book by bates, charlotte fiske, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by.
Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. Where do you go, when the arms of yesterday are no longer embracing. The poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, complete in one volume. I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth, i knew not where. There is a tissueprotected frontispiece, and the 83 engraved illustrations throughout the book are by sir john gilbert, ra, and others. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. The courtship of miles standish and other poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. The book is not dated, however there is a name written in it with the year 1884 see photos. Our long poems website has a huge collection of famous long poems of famous poets. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 an american poet and teacher. He is the poet of the dawn, who wrote the canterbury tales, and his old age. The image is a 19th century book cover for the sensitive plant, a poem by percy bysshe shelley, and is printed through a quality heat process that guarantees vivid colors and crisp images. Death years link to the corresponding year in poetry article. Facing paper tissue cover, water stain in lower left corner.
Pages in category 1885 poems the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. A memorial day poem by longfellow, from the atlantic 1882. This is the famous educational note, designed by will h. Study to show thyself approved unto god, rightly dividing the word of truth 2 timothy 2. Among his most famous works are ballads and other poems 1841, evangeline 1847, the song of hiawatha 1855, and the hanging of the crane 1874 illustr engraved by geo e. With the silver seas around us and the pale moon overhead, and the lookout not alooking and his pipebowl glowing red. 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. Frontispiece has illustration of longfellow, protected by tissue paper intact. Lewisohn lugwig poet from united states was born on may 30, 1882, had 73 years and died on december 31, 1955. It has been said that certain of his poems the long narratives evangeline and the song of hiawatha most notablywere once read in every literate home in america. He served as a professor at harvard university and was an adept linguist, traveling throughout europe and immersing himself in european culture and poetry, which he emulated in his poetry.
This huge difference in value is largely due to the fact that more than 90% of dust jackets are destroyed, either deliberately or due to their ephemeral and fragile nature. I think that, like the best poetry, theres a lot of truth in this quote, but one institution that seems determined to prove it wrong is the australian mint. Little antique poetry book longfellow vintage 1910s book of henry wadsworth longfellow poems. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage stay safe and healthy. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. Where do you go, once youve lost the scent that carries you on home. Antique poetical works henry longfellow leather book of poems c1886 hous the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow 1882 first household early poems of longfellow 1888 henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow poems with images antique books, vintage. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. It was first published in june, 1882 in the atlantic, the magazine that longfellow help founded in 1857.
The morgan silver dollar is one of the most popular and most. It includes the poetical works of alfred lord tennyson thomas y. Little antique poetry book longfellow vintage 1910s. Ten dollar poetry robert graves once said theres no money in poetry, but theres no poetry in money either. Picked this up for a dollar or so at a used book sale, but got far more than a dollar s worth of enjoyment out of it.
Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Longfellow 18071882 holmes 1809 1894 lowell 18191891 bryant 17941878 fireside poets. A memorial day poem by longfellow, from the atlantic, june. My son told me that my daughter in law could not understand why someone would buy a little girl a silver dollar instead of a toy that they could play with. A silver dollar for the gatekeeper by jay g hello poetry. Many of the longer poems dealt with courtship and love, and were just really lovely. Longfellow birthday book by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1881, houghton, mifflin and company edition, in english. I have a book titled poems of places of new england edited by henry wadsworth longfellow published by houghton.
In the following list the poems are set down under date of the years in which they were composed. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. You can browse the long poems by poem title alphabetically and on poem types shown on the right side. This book is a wonderful collection of some of the finest poems ever written. 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. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous. Pratt 18821964 is generally recognized as the leading canadian poet of his generation. 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. Poems volume 1 18071882, longfellow henry wadsworth on. The breathtaking, beloved 1891 illustrated poetry collection. The series 1896 one dollar silver certificate is the first note of the famous educational series of 1896 considered the most artistically designed of all u. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. I shot an arrow into the air, it fell to earth, i knew not where. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell.
The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. 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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Bound in full red moroccan leather with gilt title, tooled spine bands, and gilt edges. On the next page says, the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
For, so swiftly it flew, the sight could not follow it in its flight. It was written to pay tribute to what was then a new form of civic observance. Recased hard back binding in deep burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, marble end papers and page edges. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location, statistics. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Poems of a lifetime little, brown, and company, 1914 first edition by. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807. January 1 charles badger clark died 1957, american january 6 khalil gibran died 1931, lebanese american poet and artist.
Poems volume 1 longfellow, henry wadsworth 1807 1882 on. This book is real value for money and shouldnt be missed on any decent bookshelf. Deep in my hidden country stands a peak and none hath known its name and none save i hath even skill to seek. Antique hardcover poetry books by hugo, tennyson, and longfellow. Demeter and other poems he writes crossing the bar in october as he crosses the solent idylls of the king, complete edition of the idylls, with final titles see also idylls of the king 1859, the holy grail 1869, idylls of the king 1870, the last tournament 1871, gareth and lynette 1872, balin and balan in tiresias 1885 1. This poem, decoration day, is by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 an american poet and teacher. 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. Silver coins piled on the tablejust enough to get him throughnights of sleeping in the stable. Moderate tanning of pages, specifically close to the edges. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the divine comedy and was one of the five fireside poets. A day book of choice passages from the work of one of americas most honoured poets.
The schooners and the merry crews are laid away to rest. Longfellows poems household edition hardcover january 1, 1883 by henry wadsworth longfellow author. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. A set of 4 white brillant coins certified by pcgs consisting of 1879 s.
Many of his lines are as familiar to us as rhymes from mother goose or the words of nursery songs learned in early childhood. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. Famous long poems best long verses famous big poems. Book cover art book cover design book design book art vintage book covers vintage books old books antique books belle epoque this is a 6 x 8 gloss ceramic tile. Now, easton press presents andrew langs the blue poetry book, in an exclusive leatherbound collector edition recreating the rare deluxe large paper edition of 1891. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. Gift inscription, dated 1889, on inside blank page. A memorial day poem by longfellow, from the atlantic, june 1882. Overall volumes are in near fine condition with light general wear. When the date of composition is undetermined, the poem, marked by an asterisk, is placed against the year of. Small book, decorated green inside covers and adjacent end paper, pencil christmas note on reverse of first front end paper, color illustration death of gabriel beautiful as frontispiece, ed 1899 by altemus, 148 pages plus extensive catalog. Is there any value in antique books leather bound book of. Ballads and other poems paperback december 31, 1842 by henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 author see all 31 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Ballads and other poems longfellow 1807 1882, henry wadsworth on. Amblesideonline poems of henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular american poet of his time, and one of the most famous american poets of all time. Poems of schiller goodreads meet your next favorite book.
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