See all books authored by henry wadsworth longfellow, including the song of hiawatha, and the midnight ride of paul revere, and more on. Longfellow was always a creative young boy, enthusiastic about learning. These are the poems that earned him a preeminent place. 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. No publication date, but pre1905 inscription to fep dated 1905. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. First published in the us in 1983, this stunningly colorillustrated version of longfellows most famous poem is a real standout. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow part i. Volume 2 in 2005, and won her the national book award for poetry in 1992. The poem was supposedly based on a visit longfellow made to a. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow signed. Longfellow experimented with many forms, including hexameter and free verse.
Longfellow predominantly wrote lyric poetry, known for its musicality, which often presented stories of mythology and legend. In 1854, longfellow decided to quit teaching to devote all his time to poetry. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Translations, ballads and other poems, miscellaneous, poems on. Tales of a wayside inn longfellow signed 1863 1st edition 1st. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a 19th century educationist and poet from america, who penned some of the most memorable poems in the history of american literature. Born in portland, maine, in 1807, he became a national literary figure by the 1850s, and a world famous personality by the time of his death in 1882. I have examined the book and wasnt sure what i needed to submit. About henry wadsworth longfellow academy of american poets.
Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. First edition of longfellows collection of poems published in support of the. Evangeline, a tale of acadie 1847, the song of hiawatha 1855, the courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, and tales of a wayside inn 18631873. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
A longfellow calendar 1906 more editions of a longfellow calendar 1906. The book is signed by the author underneath his engraving dated 1879. I wanted the complete works of longfellow to read to my mother in law, who has alzheimers but still remembers poetry. Second opinion i have a first edition 1895 autographed book, the early poems by henry wadsworth longfellow and was wondering what the value might be read more glenda b. New listing 1932 book poems henry wadsworth longfellow vintage leather soft cover usa made. Little antique longfellow s poems book, part 2 tiny altemus classic series, c 1900 recentera 5 out of 5 stars. Henry wadsworth longfellow signature autograph signed. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american poet. Ony one other fair copy of longfellows the childrens hour is noted in american book prices current since 1975. A poetry anthology with contributions by longfellow.
Longfellow was also an educationist, who was a professor at his alma mater bowdoin college and latter at the harvard college. Ballads and other poems, poems on slavery, spanish student, belfry of bruges and other poems, the seaside and the fireside. Alan wright poems of longfellow 1906 art nouveau poetry hiawatha. Book plate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a book s owner. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Maroon linen boards wgilt lettering to spinenf wtrace rubs to corner tips. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. First american edition, first issue, presentation copy, of one of longfellow s best books, containing some of his bestknown poems, including paul reveres ride, inscribed by longfellow in the year of publication to dr. Fine books and manuscripts, including the dodge family autograph collection.
Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular american. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Van buren, who treated longfellow s son for free in new york shortly after he was shot in the back fighting in the civil war. Feb 28, 2014 great american poet henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807 in portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph quotation signed. The book constitutes the first volume of mary olivers collected works, supplemented by new and selected poems. His published poetry shows great versatility, using anapestic and trochaic forms, blank verse, heroic couplets, ballads and sonnets. The nature of longfellow s poetic genius is elusive, hard to pin down, though it may help to recall that first and foremost he was a public poet. This was the year he published one of his most famous poems, paul reveres ride. See todays longfellows poetical works for sale, best offer and auction. Check out our longfellow poem book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our poetry books shops.
The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry. A rare example of a complete poem in longfellow s hand. Longfellow, henry wadsworth oxford research encyclopedia. Youve already signed up for some newsletters, but you havent confirmed your address. The issue of longfellow s status as a major poet ultimately rests on the critical assessment of his four book length poems. Aug 08, 2012 henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 1892 illustrated by many artists beautiful. He established his literary career by submitting poetry and prose to various newspapers and magazines. A first edition signed by the author will have even. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback barnes. Help center gift ideas weekly specials store highlights signer listing free book offer.
The more than 600 selections in the onevolume cambridge edition contain all the verse and dramas of the quintessential nineteenthcentury american poet. Henry wadsworth longfellow books list of books by author. Typically, longfellow would carefully consider the subject of his poetic ideas for. Make offer first poems by james merrill signed first edition 1951 1st printing the english garden. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. I collect old books and i am sorry to say yours is probably not worth anything unless it is in new mint condition, and even then not much. Nearly all the plates have been signed by their engravers, and 50 have been signed by the. Henry wadsworth longfellow autographs, memorabilia. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Poems by currer,ellis,acton bell1848 first edition,charlotte,emily. Top rated seller top rated seller from united states. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Selected poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback. Together with a signed card and a 4 x 6 photo of the author laid in.
Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph quotation signed the. American literature verse first edition, first issue, with treacherous for ruddy, l. Shop authentic henry wadsworth longfellow related autographs. There are thousands of old poetry books around the 19th century was a time when peotry was much more popylar than today, and longfellow was very well published. Isbn 9781277531176 9781277531176 softcover, nabu press, 2012. Buy poems by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. First edition, first printing with treacherous for ruddy on p. The book is good in that it has the complete works in it, so i can find every poem i want. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow sends an autograph letter asking for the complete poem that he will use in an upcoming publication. Snowflakes poem of the air by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph signed 1864 poems snowflakes. If there is one single thing that is a make or break.
The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. 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. Feb 24, 2012 second opinion i have a first edition 1895 autographed book, the early poems by henry wadsworth longfellow and was wondering what the value might be read more glenda b. Longfellows poetical works pricevalue guide, valuation. He published hiawatha, a long poem about native american life, and the courtship of miles standish and other poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american educator and poet whose works include such classics as paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value.
Beautiful quotation, in longfellow s own hand and signed and dated january 20, 1850, is the final stanza in his poem the day is done, which reads. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. The bulk of voices of the night, longfellow s debut book of poetry, was translations though he also included nine original poems and seven poems he had written as a teenager. Books by henry wadsworth longfellow author of the song of. Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph letter signed 05231863 hfsid 164487 letter handwritten, signed and dated by longfellow in 1863, thanking the recipient for a copy of drifting above. When henry wadsworth longfellow died on march 24, 1882, at the age of seventyfive, he was the most celebrated poet in the englishspeaking world, not only was he americas first professional poet, but, after his death, he was the first american to have his bust placed in the poets corner at westminster abbey in london, england. He was enrolled at the private portland academy at age five. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Uncorrected proof copy of the first edition, signed by the author on the title page, and rare thus. And the night shall be filled with music and the cares, that infest the day, shall fold their tents, like the arabs, and as silently steal away. Henry wadsworth longfellow james cummins bookseller.
Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow house washingtons. If you let me know the title, publisher, and date, i can certainly give you a closer value. The authors first book of poetry which is a collection of 37 poems together with an index of first lines. He wrote the first american translation of dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about longfellow poem book.
Longfellow, henry wadsworth oxford research encyclopedia of. However, aside from such classics as hyperion first edition bound by ticknor and. Both books were immensely successful, but longfellow was now preoccupied with national events. Henry wadsworth longfellow autograph letter signed 1876 first edition. Containing the poem maidenhood on page 64 and with a manuscript of 3 lines of that poem, signed by the author, laid in. The book is not so good in that the typeface is hard to read because the book has reproduced the original printings.
Poetry literature books first edition books, signed. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. Longfellow portfolio, being a selection of seventyfive artist proofs from the original woodcuts illustrating the new subscription edition of longfellow s poetical works. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Sothebys 7 december 1999, sale number 7394, lot 65, from the s. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a commanding figure in the cultural life of nineteenthcentury america. Smith, longfellow s hyperion, millays renascence and other poems, irvings the sketch book, winters the jeffersons, moores lalla rookh, liszts life of ch. I want to find the value of a wadsworth longfellow signed. Longfellow sends an autograph letter asking for the complete poem that he will use in an upcoming publication. Longfellow began publishing his poetry, including the collection voices of the night in 1839. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, with signed autograph poem, laid in. Once on the front free end page with an warm inscription and date of dec.
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