Illustrated Poems
Philadelphia: Parry & McMillan, 1854. New edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 408pp. Gilt illustrated brown cloth and spine. Spine has been crudely glued by previous owner. Glue residue on spine. Tail of spine slightly chipped. Spine sunned. Rubbing, scuffing and some staining to boards and spine. Wear to corners and edges. All edge gilt. Frontispiece engraving of author. Illustrated title page. Foxing to frontis and title page. Sporadic foxing throughout not affecting text or plates. L.H. Sigourney (1791-1865) was known as "the sweet singer of Hartford," and was one of the first American woman to succeed at a literary career. Illustrated with engravings of various American artists. All plates are protected by tissue guards. Binding in fair, interior in good condition. fair. Item #14559
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