Description: Click here to see our other books! Sketches, and, Fugitive Poetry N. P. Willis 1827-29 S. S. Goodrich; Pierce and Williams : Boston 8.5" by 6" 96, viii, 9-91, [1pp] SUMMARY Two scarce first edition poetical works by noted American author Nathaniel Parker Willis, bound in one volume. First Edition,Original Binding,Scarce,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Two first edition poetical works by Nathaniel Parker Willis bound in one volume.In a custom cloth chemise, and quarter morocco slipcase with cloth to the boards, both in a very good condition.'Sketches', a scarce work, published in 1827. This was the author's first published volume of poetry, published the same year that he graduated from Yale. 'Fugitive Poetry', an uncommon work, published in 1829. Willis was a notable American author of the nineteenth century, writing both prose and poetry. He also worked as an editor, working with various eminent American figures of the day, including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. During his career, he was the highest paid magazine writer. This copy was formerly held in the Yale University Library, from the Samuel Rossiter Betts Collection of Yale Poetry. CONDITION In the original cloth binding, in a custom cloth chemise, and quarter morocco slipcase with cloth to the boards. Externally, a little worn, with loss of cloth to the spine and boards. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards. Front board is held by one cord only. Rear hinge is strained. Library label and stamp to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Cloth to the chemise is a little cockled, with a small tear to the rear board. Leather to the slipcase is a little rubbed, with minor wear to the extremities. Chemise and slipcase in a very good condition. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: N. P. Willis
Publisher: S. S. Goodrich; Pierce and Williams
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1827
Place of Publication: Boston
Weight: 1.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Boston
