Poems

Bryant, William Cullen

Published by Cambridge: Hilliard and Metcalf, 1821

About this Item

Octavo, original drab brown boards lettered in black; fragile spine expertly re-backed. First edition of Bryant's third book (preceded by the first and second editions of "The Embargo"). One of 750 copies, the entire edition; the first book appearance of the widely anthologized "Thanatopsis." BAL 1587. From the library of Richard Watson Gilder, with the iconic editor of Century Magazine's distinct bookplate on the front endpaper. A superior copy with a distinguished provenance; enclosed in a custom-made box.

Seller Inventory # ABE-536701361

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Poems
• Publisher: Cambridge: Hilliard and Metcalf
• Publication Date: 1821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • American literature; poetry