Griswold Rufus W Editor (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Acceptable. NY: Leavitt & Allen, no date, ca 1850? 288 pages. Engraved frontispiece. 4.75 x 3.25", blue cloth, gold stamped spine, blind stamped boards, edges gilt. Cover rubbed, soiled, upper endsheet removed, lightly toned, G.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Text block is age toned, and has a slight puff to it. Slight slant to boards. Covers show some light edgewear. Some spots of soiling to first few pages. Undated, but a gift inscription dated 1863 is penned to the front page. Text block fairly solid and firm. Size: 24mo - over 5 in - 5? in tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Philadelphia; 1845. Brown cloth covered boards with gold spine titles; edges and covers worn and rubbed; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; spotting to endpapers and pages; interior is unmarked; 240 pages followed by publisher's catalog.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Blue, Blind-Impressed Cloth Covers With Gilt Illustration On Front And Rear And Gilt Illustration And Lettering On Spine. Frontispiece Intact W/Tissue Protector. Gilt Page Edges. 5 Lithographed Plates W/Tissue, Intact. Spine Is Faded, But Readable. Ends Of Spine Fraying. Corners Worn Through. Back Hinge Cracked Inside. Some Spotting/Foxing. This Book Is Good For Its Age. 247 p. Book.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. Books is estimated early last century. (1900's) Clean text, breaks in the spine. Two ownership marks on the FEP. Some edge wear and a rip at the foot of the spine. Gold on the spine is still bright. Gold text blocks, and vellum between the pages of illustrations. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Decorative Full Leather. Condition: Very Good. No DJ. First Edition. This is a lovely first edition copy in brown embossed and gold stamped leather binding. Both boards and spine. t.e.g. With 8 tissue guarded steel engravings by John Sartain, Philadelphia. Alas, the tissue guards have caused much foxing to the plates, but the text is lovely white unfoxed quality paper. Photos on request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Edition Unknown. 8vo. 347 (5) pp, illus. With an Essay On Her Genius by H. T. Tuckerman: 1850. [Plate of The Parthenon at p.197 repeated at p. 269]. Inked name, etc. on ffep. foxspots on 2nd fep, Light wear. binding tight, clean, white and bright. 5.5" x 8". Green cloth with gilt decorated boards, gilt lettering to spine, and gilt text block. "Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793- 1835) was an English poet. Regarded as the leading female poet of her day, Hemans was immensely popular during her lifetime in both England and the United States, and was second only to Lord Byron in terms of sales." Size: Small Octavo. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Red blind stamped cloth, 10.6 x 7 cm (4 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches), gilt to spine, slight edge-wear, all page edges gilt, tight. Lithograph frontispiece portrait of L. E. Landon by T. B. Welch. "Printed by T. K. & P. G. Collins" on verso of tp. Includes a helf-title. 120 clean pp. Date of publication source: WorldCat. A scarce title.This collection includes poems by Wordsworth, Southey, Coleridge, Shelley, Mrs. Hemans, Miss Landon, &c.The compiler & editor was Rufus Wilmot Griswold (1815-1857), b. Benson, Vermont; d. New York City. He was an early supporter of American poetry and literature, and his The Poets and Poetry of America (1842) was an influential work on the genre. It included over 80 authors, with pieces by Edgar Allan Poe and Lydia Sigourney. Griswold was a literary critic, magazine & journal editor, and the compiler of several works of poetry.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Octavo. 552pp. Contemporary brown morocco. All edges gilt. With several engraved plates.

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 1847. 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: - 587, 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. 587 587.…