Lot 86
This 1832 book contains 5 first published poems by Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Gentle Boys; Roger Malvin's Burial; Wives of the Dead My Kinsman; Major Molineux; The Blind Girl to Her Mother. These poems are not signed by Hawthorne but historical documentation proves this to be correct. Samuel G. Goodrich the editor and poet published as many as 28 of Hawthorne's poems in token publications without attributing them to Hawthorne. 4 poems by Goodrich attributed to him in print which are: Weep Not for the Dead; The Surf Sprite; Will He Bite; To a Lady. There are also 2 first time publications by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow attributed to him in print: The Indian Summer; La Doncella from the Spanish. With 20 Engravings, 17 Were on Steel. Engraved by: Hatch - Smillie E. Gallaudet Geo. B. Ellis J. Cheney O. Pelton J. B. Neagle J. J. Pease S. W. Cheney x 2 J. W. Hills G. W. Hatch Amin & Smith Illman & Pilbrow Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request.
- Dimensions: 4.5" x 7.75"
- Condition: Very Good Condition
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