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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item tags want more. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. Understanding poetry was an american college textbook and poetry anthology by cleanth brooks and robert penn warren, first published in 1938. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow.
Oct 22, 2011 this leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellow s poems is not dated but considered c. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellow published byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage. 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. 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. The edges have blue watermarking and are a trifle worn. 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.
The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. Book is lightly bumped on some cover corners, crease on the gutters, discoloration and normal shelf wear otherwise very good. Worthington masterpieces of the american poets series. He wrote the libretto for ned rorems operatic version of our town. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. Nonsense poems, funny pictures and laughter the artists. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. The remain ing poems of the volume appear in the mis cellaneous poems selected from the u. The most common longfellow poem book material is brass. Descriptions in poetry are linked closely to our lives and our values, just as narratives are. Longfellow poems hardcover january 1, 1907 by henry wadsworth longfellow author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jul 21, 2011 i have a book that is called longfellows poems and wonder how old it is and how much it is worth.
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. 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. Ex library book with the usual library stamps markings. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nonsense poems, funny pictures and laughter the artists child. 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. This leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellows poems is not dated but considered c. 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. 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.
Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. The complete poetical works of henry 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. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. The above book contains the following poems not reprinted elsewhere.
Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. There were several different printings of this particular collection of longfellows poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. Learn how to write a poem about values and share it. The book influenced new criticism and went through its fourth edition in 1976. Buy products related to poetry book products and see what customers say about. National book award finalist stay, illusion, the muchanticipated volume of poems by lucie brockbroido, illuminates the broken but beautiful world she inhabits. Sporadic creasing to the head of the dust jacket spine. This collection of rueful, frank, breezily wanton love poems by a notable contemporary french poet has almost none of the hiccups and. Bloodaxe books has revolutionised poetry publishing in britain over the past 40 years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If the work is well preserved, the value ranges around 50.
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. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. 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. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Internationally renowned for quality in literature and excellence in book. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. Poems about values at the worlds largest poetry site. Antique tennyson poetry books rare editions for sale. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago.
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. The book has a prize certificate pasted inside front signed by the then headmaster, e. Bridges of iron lace, a suddenness of trees, a lap of mountain m. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. The following tim keysers nose tells a wonderfully ridiculous story that is still enjoyable today. 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. Buy cat poems main by various, elizabeth bishop, stevie smith, ezra pound, charles baudelaire.
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. As far as value i wouldnt put it much over five dollars. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. Night journey poem theodore roethke poems best poems. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell. Robert burns burnss poems 1887 antique book poetry great condition rare vintage. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage stay safe and healthy. Buy nature poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth isbn. 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.
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