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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. 1st printing of First Collected Edition. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1879. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. No owner's name or bookplate. Inner hinges are firm. Scattered speckles (foxing) on preliminary blank pages. These works originally appeared between 1832 and 1868 in the journal, North American Review. There are 12 essays by: William Hickling Prescott, Caleb Cushing, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Bancroft, John Lothrop Motley, Washington Irving, Charles Francis Adams, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, George William Curtis, Francis Parkman, James Russell Lowell, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Some of the essays are published here for the first time in book form. For example, Bancroft's The Last Moments of Eminent Men is BAL 679. Washington Irving's essay [The Northmen] is cited in BAL (volume 5, page 91). Lowell's contribution [Shakespeare Once More] is also in BAL (volume 6, page 94). John Milton by Ralph Waldo Emerson is item G94 in Myerson. Also included is Mechanism of Vital Actions by O. W. Holmes (1857), although this first appeared in book form in 1861 (See Currier/Tilton 469). Original dark green cloth, gilt decorated. 1st printing of First Collected Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition. 8vo. vi, 482pp + 6 pages of ads.…

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Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 508 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1879. Text in English. This volume compiles essays from prominent 19th-century American writers and historians, covering diverse subjects such as literature, historical figures, and social commentary. The contributions include analyses of Sir Walter Scott, John Milton, Peter the Great, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, among others, reflecting the intellectual discourse of the period. Book images are non-contractual. …

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 504 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1879. Collection of essays by several major American literary and historical figures of the nineteenth century, bringing together texts on Sir Walter Scott, the social condition of woman, John Milton, the last moments of eminent men, Peter the Great, the Northmen, the Earl of Chesterfield, the defense of poetry, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Fenimore Cooper, Shakespeare, and the mechanism of vital actions. A representative volume of American critical, historical, and literary thought, notable for the range of its contributors and subjects. Book images are non-contractual.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1879. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 505, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 505 505.…