The Wreck of the Hesperus

Brilliantly illustrated vintage copy of Longfellow's classic poem about a shipwreck off the coast of Massachusetts. Orig. published in a collection of his other works in 1842. this is a lovely stand-alone edition from Dutton, orig. issued in 1886; this is an 1887 printing. Unpaginated. Lavishly illustrated by a team of eight engravers under the supervision of George T. Andrew. With deep teal cloth-covered boards, decorated in gilt, black, & red on front cover, this slim hardcover is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning to edges. Old gift inscription in lovely script dated Christmas 188 from a woman to her friend in Kansas City on verso of frontispiece; else unmarked. Slight rubbing to extremities, bumping at all corners & both ends of spine. A beauty!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time) ship that same day; later orders, weekends & holidays, very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: E.P. Dutton and Company

Year: 1887

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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Country: United States