Antique book thanatopsis william cullen bryant, 1874 with. A discourse on the life, character and writings of gulian crommelin verplanck. Green cloth hardboards adorned with impressed lavendar morning glory vines on the front, gold lyre impressed cameo in center, spine is decorated the same. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In 1821, bryant was invited to address harvard universitys phi beta kappa society at the schools commencement. Bancroft, president of the club, and his words of praise are worth repeating. Columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair and chicago columbian exposition was a worlds fair held in chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbuss arrival in the new world in 1492. This shows in this book of poems, and bryant was definitely americas romantic poet. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. He continued writing, building a national reputation as a fireside poet, while working to make ends meet. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. He is considered an american nature poet and journalist, who wrote poems, essays, and articles that championed the rights of workers and immigrants. William cullen bryant, louis untermeyer, poetry, american poets, thomas w.
William cullen bryant poems poems of william cullen bryant. No publishing date, but appears to include poems from throughout whittiers life. Book is in good condition with owners bookplate, date on the front endpaper, darkened spine, wear and soil. Poems community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. The proceedings of that night were published in a book entitled, the bryant. Bryant, which appeared in godeys ladys book magazine. That poem led a collection, entitled poems, which he arranged to publish on the same trip to cambridge. He was the second son of peter bryant, a doctor and later a state legislator, and sarah snell. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. I dont really know how popular he is today, but his isnt a name that immediately springs to mind when talking of american poets. Still solidly bound, but padded leather cover is nearly detached from front and spine, but only slightly detached on back. Bryant was born on november 3, 1794, in a log cabin near cummington, massachusetts. This very popular series went through three numbering variations.
Remembering william cullen bryant on his 218th birthday. Contains all of bryants best known poems along with a wellwritten biographical sketch and numerous most appropriate etchings. While quarto editions of some of the plays and poems were published during shakespeares lifetime 1564 1616, the first collected plays did not appear until 1623. Poet and editor william cullen bryant stood among the most celebrated figures in the frieze of 19thcentury america. Of course his most famous poem, thanatopsis is here, with a whole host of others. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. In the poems the ages and a forest hymn, bryant separates god from nature, placing nature beneath god. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Alabama coach paul bear bryant carried a prayer in his. The early poems of william cullen bryant with biographical sketch.
Although the emphasis in this sculpture is on bryant as a poet. The fame he won as a poet while in his youth remained with him as he entered his 80s. William cullen bryant, poems 1821 american poetry in the. Poems by william cullen bryant 1800s bookspoetry at great. Find poetical works of william cullen bryant by bryant, william cullen at biblio. Altemus book prices or a fool and his her money it is hard to know what a book is worth. Although bryants influence as poet and social activist may have waned on the national. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. His first book of poetry was published in 1821, though it earned him less than. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Cover has silver flower attached at the bottom right hand cor. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Thanatopsis by william cullen bryant poetry foundation. Oct 26, 2015 john hog hannah, a former player for coach bryant, explained the meaning of the poem and its author to bryant in his book, offensive conduct.
The digital images were cleaned and prepared for printing through automated processes. Robert burns burnss poems 1887 antique book poetry. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Pages in category 1893 poems the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Vintage books includes books pre1950 please email for more complete descriptions of books. William cullen bryant, author of thanatopsis, was born in cummington, massachusetts on november 3, 1794. Bryant was admitted to the bar in 1815 and practiced law in plainfield, massachusetts.
Begin by choosing the proper environment for the books and manuscripts, keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. Poems william cullen bryant abebooks shop for books. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Bryants poems by william cullen bryant hurst 1893 edition. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. Tilak was poonas most popular marathi journalist, whose vernacular newspaper, kesari lion, became the leading literary thorn in the side of the british. Poems, by william cullen bryant by william cullen bryant. What is the value of the poetical works of longfellow. Silverbergs reporting offers no direct link between poets hale and bryant, but he associates. Bryant recognized the existence of nature, god, and christ. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Youre helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy his team jersey, moms and dads put food on the table.
This is in fair as shown condition minor wear and minor corner damage. Considered the greatest writer in the english language, william shakespeares works are among the worlds most widely read, most intensely studied, and most passionately collected. One of the spurs of that movement was the 1893 columbian exposition in. Using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your late 1800s book published by lovell of thomas hoods poems titled the poetical works of thomas hood a current secondary market value. A discourse on the life, character and writings of gulian crommelin verplanck gutenberg text.
A seller says the book for sale is the only one like it on the internet and therefore it should bring a premium price. This copy of bryants poetical works includes a year 1893 but was. John howard bryant is the author of poems written from youth to old age 18241884 0. The poem he presented the ages led to his first published book of poems. Coins that were manufactured in the 1700 and early 1800s are valued from 1,000 us dollars or more. In 1893, the club again proposed a monument to bryant in central park ny. American poets poems of william cullen bryant 1947 heritage press with s. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Reflecting contemporary interest in transnational connections, elizabeth renkers comprehensive anthology will foster enlivened pedagogy. Some sites that i recommend for selling books are, and where you would have an audience of buyers interested in books. William cullen bryant bryant, william cullen, 17941878 a wikipedia article about this author is available bryant, william cullen, 17941878. Longfellows evangeline, was wondering how much its. It was produced from digital images created through the libraries mass digitization efforts. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
William cullen bryant 17941878 find a grave memorial. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Jun 04, 2009 bryant showed an early gift for poetry, composing tolerably clever verses by the age of nine and learning greek while still a boy. Poems of william cullen bryant hardcover 1893 by william cullen bryant author 1.
What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Antique victorian poetry book roses and lilies from longfellow 1898. I have a copy of longfellow voices of the night and other poems lesther suede cover. For that book, he added sets of lines at the beginning and end of thanatopsis. William cullen bryant was born november 3, 1794, in cummington, massachusetts. The early poems of william cullen bryant by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The early poems of william cullen bryant book, 1893.
William cullen bryant bryant, william cullen, 17941878. Good condition but cracks but cracks along the spines on the endpapers. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007. The worlds columbian exposition the official shortened name for the worlds fair. The 1898 list was the same list as the 1898 valenciennes series used. The author, heartsill wilson, was an accountant in texas who also worked on the sales staff of chrysler. His father was peter bryant, a physician of considerable literary culture, and a person who had traveled quite extensively.
Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. In the poem the ages, bryant refers to the birth of christ and the priests that killed him. The temperature should be steady, preferably somewhere between 65 and 70 degrees fahrenheit with good airflow to prevent mold.
Bryant, william cullen, microsoft encarta online encyclopedia 2001. This is the 1893 poems of william cullen bryant by nathan haskell dole hardcover. William cullen bryants poems with analysis, the authors. Poems william cullen bryant, first edition abebooks. This book was digitized and reprinted from the collections of the university of california libraries. Crowells astor edition of poets or the astor edition, according to the jacket. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Ive kept crossreferences to other chapters in the book. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. May 21, 2015 poem hunter all poems of by william cullen bryant poems. William cullen bryant memorial, by herbert adams dianne l. Book disbound, fine, complete, original disbound newspaper in near fine condition. Peter bryant, was a physician who left cummington to escape his debts soon after bryant was born.
Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. His first poem, thanatopsis, was published when the poet was 17 years old. Whats the value of the 1893 book whittiers early poems. Burlap fabric transfer william cullen bryant poem iron on pillows totes. The value of an auspice deo coin depends on its condition and the year it was manufactured. The last, from 18991910, was the same as the alphabetical 1899 list. This is a scarce early edition of bryants collected poems with illustrations and a. Coins that were manufactured in the 1700 and early 1800s are valued.