1875 Rare Victorian Edition - Complete Poems by Edgar Allan POE (The Raven, Lenore, Ulalume, ...).

Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
Title: Poems by Edgar Allan Poe: Complete, with an Original Memoir by R. H. Stoddard, and Illustrations.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, 1875.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: xiv-380 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding with elaborate gilt and black decorative patterns on the front cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, gift note of a previous 1878 owner on the first endpaper  - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the nice frontispiece portrait, two full-page illustrations, and the facsimile of the manuscript of Anabel Lee.

Estimation : (Scarce with no or few other copies of this edition available for sale worldwide).

The book: A rare and exquisite 1875 compilation of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, inclusive of an original memoir penned by R.H. Stoddard. The content is beautifully packaged in the original decorated cloth binding, accentuating the charm of this collection. A highlight of this edition is the facsimile manuscript of "Annabel Lee", a testament to Poe's mastery in writing poignant and enduring verses.

The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Known for his macabre and gothic tales, Poe is considered one of the most influential figures in American literature. His poetry, including The Raven and Annabel Lee, remains celebrated for its lyrical beauty and haunting themes.