The Atlantic Souvenir; A Christmas and New Year's Offering, The Song of the Birds and Burial of the Minnisink

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Washington Irving, Various

Published by H. C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia, 1827

About this Item

"The Atlantic Souvenir; A Christmas and New Year's Offering", a yearly compilation of poems from various American poets. First edition. Published by H. C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia, 1827. Measures 3.5" x 5.75", 360 pages. Bound in publisher's original calf with decorative black and gold border. Gilt embellishment and lettering on the spine. Gilt dentelles to the inner edge with all edges gilt. Stone marbled endpapers. Illustrated throughout with multiple black and white plates, which retain their original tissueguards. The book is in very good plus condition. The leather is well preserved with vivid embellishments, Minor chipping at the spine. Scattered foxing throughout. The binding is sound. This collection includes poems by Washington Irving, J. G. Percival, and the first printing of two Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poems: :The Song of the Birds" and "Burial of the Minnisink". A beautiful copy of this collection of early American poetry. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Seller Inventory # 001493

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Atlantic Souvenir; A Christmas and New ...

Publisher: H. C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1827

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.