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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Choice Poems of” [c.1884] Decorated antique book with gold text block
$156.00 Original price was: $156.00.$121.68Current price is: $121.68.
This is a “very good -” or better antique hardcover in decorated cloth wrapped boards and gilt text block edges on all sides.
Profusely illustrated with black and white etchings by Longefellow’s son. Almost one on each page. 61 pages.
No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding is intact, not split. Remnants of tape in the end papers where at one time a cover must have been affixed. Text block closes tightly and is square. The board corners show some wear at tips with the front upper worn through.
Please see accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
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SKU:
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| Weight | 64 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 3 in |
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