1890 Rare Book - Poems by Edgar Allan Poe including The Raven, Annabel Lee, and many more.
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Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
Title: Poems by Edgar Allan Poe. Complete. With an Original Memoir by R. H. Stoddard.
Publisher: London, George Routledge And Sons, no date (circa 1890).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: xiv-380 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good contemporary half-marocco leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges marbled.
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown, ex-libris of Charles Lewis Slattery on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the nice frontispiece portrait, two full-page illustrations, and a facsimile of the Manuscript of Anabel Lee.
Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 500)
The book: This edition of Poems by Edgar Allan Poe, Complete is a beautifully bound and richly illustrated volume that stands out for its luxurious red leather binding and high-quality production. The inclusion of a memoir by R. H. Stoddard adds further value, providing readers with context and insight into Poe's life and works. This edition is a superb example of 19th-century craftsmanship and would make a valuable addition to any collection of Poe's works or fine bindings.
The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. Poe is considered a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and is often credited with pioneering the detective fiction genre. His work has had a lasting influence on literature worldwide, and his tales of horror have earned him the title of the "master of the macabre."