The fame he won as a poet while in his youth remained with him as he entered his eighties. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Selecting a book titled, the lost trail,1 adam was somewhat surprised to discover the story opened with a small quote from longfellows hiawatha. James russell lowellfrom wikipedia, the free encyclopediajump to navigationjump to search the template infobox writer is being considered for merging. Emerson died on april 27, 1882, so the above passage was ascribed to him shortly after his death. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He is associated with the fireside poets, a group of new england writers who were among the first american poets who rivaled the popularity of british poets. In the poem, each person tells a story in the form of a poem. The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth longfellow which features native american characters. Cover also has light fading along the edges, and some smudge marks.
The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth. Salesmans sample book and three copies in different bindings available to be ordered from this book. Gods authority as exercised by husband and father, has a tendency, at least, to lose you all the things that women value most. James russell lowell james russell lowell poems poem. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847.
It is a paperback, softcovered collection of poems. This appears to be a 1890s1900 book longfellows poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, published by hurst and company, with a slightly torn chromolithgraphic print of roses on the cover. A great young adult book readers should plan to explore further on the true geology of geysers and volcanoes. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us. Poems by james russell lowell late 1800s, henry altemus. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Full text of a bibliography of the works of rudyard.
Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell. When i edited some of grays poems several years ago, i found that they had not been correctly printed for more than half a century. From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket.
It is a version of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with a. Occasional verses, such as graduation poems, poems commemorating marriage anniversaries, birthdays, and funerals, easter and christmasthe microfilm set has thirteen editions of clement moores 1823 poem the night before christmasare also of interest to american social and cultural historians. Here lies the gentle humorist, who died keramos and other poems a book of sonnets. On the binding, the book is entitled longfellow poems and is 493 pages long. Find poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. The song of hiawatha longfellow 1898 antique hc book. If the work is well preserved, the value ranges around 50.
For information about the firm and a summary by covering material of all hurst editions, see hurst editions. And joe deserved to hear a story he would enjoy rather than being forced to appreciate the poems adam, himself, preferred. Hoping perhaps that indicated hed selected an amenable. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Full text of books for boys and girls approved by the brooklyn public library for use in its childrens rooms see other formats.
A cantata for soprano and baritone soli, chorus and orchestra op. Full text of books for boys and girls approved by the. Coleridgetaylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellows poems is not dated but considered c. Publishers bindings 18711929 book art, books, lectures. This volume includes much of longfellows work as a translatorfrom swedish, danish, anglosaxon, german, spanish, french, and italian from dante. After contacting you with shipping costs, we can accept your payment by paypal. Leather bound books beautiful book covers world of books poetry books love can antique books altered books short. Included here are selections from a childs garden of verses, a collection of poetry by robert louis stevenson originally published in 1900 source. Pictures above show the cover of the sample book and the inside of the front and back covers, each with two available spine designs as mounted specimens. Its a great story, a beautiful song with a great rhythum. Novellos original octavo edition, scenes from the song of hiawatha no. If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon or make a better mouse trap than his neighbors, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door. Schoolcraft dedicated the book to longfellow, whose work he praised highly.
This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest online collection of fable related objects that relate to fables. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. In the middle of the symbol, it says the companion books. Hurst published a tremendous number of reprint book series in the late 1800s through the companys demise in 1920. It has been called the first important long poem in american literature. Antique book evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow.
Search over two million used, rare, and outofprint books from independent booksellers specializing in architecture, americana, the beats, childrens books, design, literature, ephemera, miniatures, photography, and more. Buy directly from professionals through their secure online shops. Evangeline and other poems dover thrift editions henry wadsworth longfellow on. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by longfellow, henry. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
Value on a book hiawatha copywright 1898 answered by a verified antique expert. Longfellow is worth a revival and this book goes a long way. Softcover, about pocketsize, minimal wrapper wear 215 pgs. I have available a hardcover book titled, the song of hiawatha, by henry wadsworth longfellow. James russell lowell was an american romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. Oliver wendell holmes holmes, oliver wendell, 18091894 a wikipedia article about this author is available holmes, oliver wendell, 18091894.
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. The price of each companion book was 50 cents undercutting the modern library by a dime or two. 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 poem follows an acadian girl named evangeline and her search for her lost love gabriel, set during the time of the expulsion of the acadians. Song of hiawatha by longfellow, minnehaha abebooks. Cover has rubbed edges corners with the underlying boards exposed at the corners a little. I assume the sentimental value to you is much higher. No line of his poetry survives in the consciousness of his nation, and none of his editorial pronouncements still resonates from his five decades with the newyork evening post, yet william cullen bryant stood among the most celebrated figures in the frieze of nineteenthcentury america. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. Oliver wendell holmes holmes, oliver wendell, 18091894.
In the village churchyard she lies, birds of passage flight the first 1858. The text of the poem has given me unexpected trouble. Song of hiawatha by longfellow, minnehaha, used abebooks. Browse through the list or use editfind to look for a particular book. I am enamored with the story and the wonderful work of henry wadsworth longfellow and i highly reccommend this book to one and all. The popularity of longfellows poem nevertheless led to the name hiawatha becoming attached to a. Book annex since moving from new england to tucson, arizona, my attention has shifted from antiques and books to designing and making jewelry. Longfellow was one of the most popular american poets of his time. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. More information about hurst and a few of its other series can be found under. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, quotations and biography on henry wadsworth longfellow poet page. Poems by james russell lowell late 1800s, henry altemus pub. The book is approximately 4 x 6 inches and contains 318 pages.
Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. If you build a better mousetrap the world will beat a path. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Would you happen to know approximately when this book was published. 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. Value on a book hiawatha copywright 1898 justanswer. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage.
I agree with poe that longfellow s 44line proem at the beginning of his 144 page book of poems entitled waif is remarkable for the grace of its meter and the naturalness of its style. The epic relates the fictional adventures of an ojibwe warrior named hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for minnehaha, a dakota woman. At the seaside a child digs holes at the edge of the sea. More editions of the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow.
There are 362 antiquarian books in stock at the moment. Events in the story are set in the pictured rocks area on the south shore of lake superior. Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth. The book itself is well constructed, easy to read and the cover picture says a lot. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. I am no longer buying and selling antiques, and i am concentrating on my jewelry business, known as jewelry from tucson. Longfellows poems the wakefield series published by. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet, known for being one of the fireside poets from new england. Your personal information will be saved upon completion and you may submit a form for additional items. Longfellow was americas first professor of comparative literature. New york hurst and company publishers, it was my grandmothers. He wrote many lyrical poems, as well as poems based in mythology and legend.
Must have been around 1900 or before judging by the book appearance and the publisher. Find voices of the night, ballads and other poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. First edition, first printing, of longfellows dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of massachusetts. Hurst and company editions art not rare, similar books sell in the price range stated above. Aftermath page images at moa longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. Goodfirst appearance in book form of the bridge and other poems. Buy poems by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris.
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