{"product_id":"1893-longfellow-poetical-works-victorian-illustrated-antique-poetry-book","title":"1893 Longfellow Poetical Works Victorian Illustrated Antique Poetry Book","description":"1893 Longfellow Poetical Works Victorian Illustrated Antique Poetry Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attractive Victorian edition of The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, published in Edinburgh by W. P. Nimmo, Hay \u0026amp; Mitchell in 1893.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in the publisher’s decorative blue cloth, with ornate black and gilt floral decoration, gilt lettering and a lyre motif to the front. The book includes an elaborate illustrated title page and red-ruled preliminary title page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA decorative late-19th-century poetry collection containing the works of one of America’s best-known poets, including poetry associated with The Song of Hiawatha, Evangeline and The Courtship of Miles Standish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 18 × 14 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with considerable external wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front cover and spine have extensive cloudy fading, bright-blue spotting, discolouration and surface wear, probably caused by historic exposure to damp or moisture. There are worn and frayed corners, rubbing, small areas of cloth loss and wear around the spine ends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pages have scattered foxing and age-related marks, with more pronounced dark spotting and staining around some inner margins and gutters. The front hinge shows wear but remains attached. No strong claim is made regarding the precise cause of the external discolouration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as the external deterioration forms a significant part of the condition.","brand":"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58469250662782,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/399dee63-f3c5-4c99-9893-0bac699fef91.jpg?v=1794683596","url":"https:\/\/vintagebookden.co.uk\/products\/1893-longfellow-poetical-works-victorian-illustrated-antique-poetry-book","provider":"The Vintage Book Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}