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Dec 06, 20 i want to find the value of a henry wadsworth longfellow signed book, i have several old vintage book sets that are also signed in the front and shielded with the original onion skin paper submitted. Longfellow was one of her favorites, along with dickinson. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Taken as a whole, longfellow s writings show a breadth of literary learning, an understanding of western languages and cultures. 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. She starred her favorite poems, which are mine also, the village blacksmith and the arrow and the song.

I wanted the complete works of longfellow to read to my mother in law, who has alzheimers but still remembers poetry. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition. The various ebooks, short stories and poems we offer are presented free of charge with absolutely no advertising as a public service from internet accuracy project. Henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century.

Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The book has a prize certificate pasted inside front signed by the then headmaster, e. The edges have blue watermarking and are a trifle worn. Searchable database of longfellow poems henry wadsworth longfellow. Isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058 hardcover, bibliolife, 2009. Ink signature of henry wadsworth longfellow on white card. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and.

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Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, quotations and biography on henry wadsworth longfellow poet page. 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. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. Autograph letter signed by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now.

Antique book longfellow poems cabinet edition 1882. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy poems by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow used books, rare books and new books find all books by henry wadsworth longfellow and compare prices find signed collectible books by henry wadsworth longfellow.

My late grandmother gave me this book of poems fifteen years ago, and i am ashamed to say that i just read it all the way through for the first time. Henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow. Versatile as well as prolific, longfellow also won fame as a writer of short ballads and lyrics, and experimented in the essay, the short story, the novel, and the verse drama. First edition, first printing, of longfellows dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. The illustrations were engraved by the brothers dalziel, a highly productive firm of victorian engravers who worked with many important victorian artists. 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. The most common longfellow poem book material is brass.

Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. And henry wadsworth longfellow, with his suspenseful narrative verse, deceptively simple structure, and powerful images of 19thcentury united states, makes an especially suitable subject for the critically. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow including recent poems with. The poems of longfellow signed copy by henry wadsworth. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. More editions of the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. This early draft of the poem, written two days after the first draft now at harvard, differs in a number of points from the final version, including the lack of the exclamation point after the word excelsior ending each stanza. Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book.

Under black mat, in 2 inch wide elaborate silver frame. I want to find the value of a henry wadsworth longfellow signed. Beginning in 1838 ward served as longfellows literary agent, selling his poems to new york periodicals. Annotated reference guide to collectible books and original prints. On the shores of gitche gumee, of the shining bigseawater, stood nokomis, the old woman, pointing with her finger westward, oer the water pointing westward. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of. Henry wadsworth longfellow signature autograph signed. Longfellow signed poem and autograph letter sent to american diplomat and historian george bancroft henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. A poetry anthology with contributions by longfellow, and.

From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed. First published in the us in 1983, this stunningly colorillustrated version of longfellows most famous poem is a real standout. Longfellow predominantly wrote lyric poetry, known for its musicality, which often presented stories of mythology and legend. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the. This first edition, signed by henry wadsworth longfellow is available at bauman rare books. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. 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. Longfellow autographthe 19th century rare book and photograph. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow.

Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. 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. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. American poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline and was one of the five fireside poets. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american educator and poet whose works include such classics as paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. The poems of longfellow signed copy by henry wadsworth longfellow, selected by louis untermeyer, illustrated by boyd hann edition. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england.

A limited edition collection of signed poetry pamphlets from enitharmon. It visually explains the text of the poem which might be linguistically difficult for younger children to understand. 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. 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. Buy a cheap copy of selected poems book by henry wadsworth longfellow.