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1881 Rare Book - Poems of Edgar Allan POE ; The Raven, Lenore, Ulalume,...

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Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
Title: Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. With Memoir.
Publisher: New York: W.J. Widdleton, 1881.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: 196 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s deluxe decorative brown cloth binding with ornate gilt and black designs on the front cover and spine, including floral motifs and a cherub with a harp. (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, rare light foxing - as shown,  handwritten inscription, dated 1882, appears on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the frontispiece illustration and the five full-page illustrations.

Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 500).

The book: This elegantly bound collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poems offers a stunning presentation of some of his most famous works, including The Raven, Annabel Lee, The Bells, and A Dream Within a Dream. The inclusion of a memoir enhances the volume, providing readers with insights into the life of one of the most iconic American poets. This edition is highly collectible for its exquisite binding, which reflects the 19th-century admiration for decorative bookmaking.

The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) remains one of the most celebrated American authors, renowned for his macabre tales, haunting poetry, and pioneering work in the detective genre. Poe's ability to evoke emotion and intrigue through his masterful use of language has solidified his place in literary history.