1882 Rare Book - Poems by Edgar Allan Poe with Memoir (The Raven, Lenore,...). Illustrated.
(Description)
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
Title: Poems of Edgar Allan Poe with Memoir.
Publisher: Boston, Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., no date (circa 1882).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: 196 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original gilt decorated full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt. An exceptionally nice copy!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, gift note of a previous 1896 owner on the first endpaper - as shown, scarce Crowell publisher's catalog insert at the end of the volume still present - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the nice frontispiece portrait of Poe and 5 full-page illustrations by C.J. Staniland.
Estimation: (USD 350 - USD 600).
The book: This beautiful edition of Poems of Edgar Allan Poe presents a comprehensive collection of Poe's poetic works accompanied by a memoir. The ornate binding and high-quality illustrations make it a visually appealing addition to any collection. The publisher, Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., was known for producing finely crafted editions of literary classics during the late 19th century.
The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and American literature. Poe is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.
The illustrator: C.J. Staniland (1838-1916) was a British illustrator and artist known for his detailed and expressive work. He contributed illustrations to many literary works and periodicals during the Victorian era, capturing the essence of the narratives with his artistic talent.