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Leather;LONGFELLOW's Works!! ILLUSTRATED FOLIOS!!poetry
Price: $945.00

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The Complete Works of HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW!! Complete in 2 Folio Sized volumes.
These are gigantic FOLIO-SIZED books! These books measure 12.5 inches tall! These books weigh approximately 8lbs Each, unpacked!
Printed in 1879 and 1880, respectively! These books are well Over 125 YEARS OLD!!
These books are extensively ILLUSTRATED with numerous full page engraved plates! These are highly detailed engraved plates, including a frontis of Longfellow with a facsimile signature. With approximately an additional 300 in-text illustrations in each book, making this set a pleasure to read!
These books are bound genuine leather bindings. These moroccan leather bindings are of the highest quality. The red leather is particularly desirable! Thick raised hubs on the spines. Gilded spines. These thick leather bindings are very strong, durable and fresh. Wide margins, thick quality paper. These are well laid out and a pleasure to read. FOLIO-SIZED. Complete two volume set. Fully ILLUSTRATED.
Houghton, Osgood & Company, Boston. Printed in 1879 and 1880, respectively. FIRST EDITION THUS, i.e. a First Edition by this Publisher.
VERY GOOD, Near Mint Condition. Exceptionally well-preserved. Hinges fully attached and strong, some rubbing. Some general rubbing. Interior is clean, very bright and fresh. Some light general usage wear/rubs. No writing or previous signs of ownership, but for a small owner's stamp. About free of any trace of foxing, but for the first few pages. Thick quality paper and well laid-out, making this set a pleasure to read. Columned-text and almost 928 pages each, with an index. This is a remarkable and very impressive set. These gigantic books are seldom seen in such beautiful condition, with their hinges intact. This is an exceptional and particularly impressive set!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep. All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded. We double wrap, and will leave plenty of space between this purchase and the walls of the box. We fill this space with plenty of padding to provide additional protection during shipping.
At Merchants Rare Books, LLC, Customer Service is very important. We offer a full refund if the item is not as described. Our goal is complete customer satisfaction. Please contact us with any questions. We can be contacted by email at [email protected], or by phone at (301) 942-1028.
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