View Larger Image   Longfellow Poetical Works 6 Vols 1881 Leather   Description: Offering these six large rare volumes of The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, publishedby Houghton, Mifflin, & Co, Boston, 1881. Each volume measures 9 1/2 inches x 12 inches, covered in semi hard pebbled brown leather with gold trim around edges, Longfellow's name in gold gilt on front; hubbed spines with gold numbers and lines. Good+++ condition, no spine cracks, no stains, minimal edge wear, mostly rubbing; spine edges have some rubs and small amount of chipping. Page edges have gold gilt on all three sides. Inside end papers are red marbled paper. Four volumes have previous owner's bookplate on inside fronts - the other two have evidence where a bookplate once was. Pages are printed in double column and proliferated with beautiful illstrations throughout each volume. Volume one has four pages near back that were loose and have been reattached with acid free archival tape, now secure, but stick out just a bit from other page edges. Volume two has a few sporatic margin edge spots and both sides of last printed page + the blank pages at end have some brown splotching, does not affect reading or illustrations. Other volumes are very clean. Any edge tears have been mended with clear archival acid free tape. The leather covers have had an application of leather restorer to keep them soft and supple. A total of 1407 pages and there are a total of 738 wonderful illustrations / engravings / photogravures throughout the volumes, many full page and many cameo inserts. Each chapter has an ornate title page. These beautiful, rare volumes will only grow in value, a must have for your poetry collection, filled with hundreds of wonderful poems and prose! Shipping/insurance will be $15.00 for US addresses.     Contact:   Great Expectations Antiques Seller:   Dealer/Mall    View Seller's Policy Seller Accepts:   We accept VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, PAYPAL, CASH, US POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ONLY (ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED), AND PERSONAL CHECKS. To order please click on the easy to use shopping cart. **INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS**PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD PREFERRED** WE ONLY ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS - PURCHASED AT YOUR GOVERNMENT POST OFFICE - IN US DOLLARS - ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED. **ALL INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES, DUTIES, TAXES, BROKERAGE FEES ARE TO BE PAID BY THE BUYER**     Price:   $340.00  USD   Convert Currency Quantity Available:   1 Est. Shipping:   $15.00 USD Ship Internationally:   Yes   (Quoted at time of purchase) Shipping Paid By:   Buyer     Reference #:   GEB3671 Condition:   Very Good Circa:   1881 Maker:   Houghton, Mifflin, & Co, Boston Additional photos

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