The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier 7 volumes 3/4 leather 1892 Marbled SCARCE

Description: Standard Library Edition ( approx 5 1/2 x 8 1/2")Three Quarters Leather over Marbled BoardsMarbled End Papers Ribbed Spine - Six Compartments Top Edge GiltSteel Portraits and Other Illustrations Please see pictures for more detail------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier 4 volumes (volumes 4-7) -1892 - Houghton Mifflin - Riverside PressThe Prose Works of John Greenleaf Whittier 3 volumes (volumes 1-3) -1892 Houghton Mifflin - Riverside Press(The Spines Are Marked 1-7 as one set) John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound. Whittier was particularly supportive of women writers, including Alice Cary, Phoebe Cary, Sarah Orne Jewett, Lucy Larcom, and Celia Thaxter. He was especially influential on prose writings by Jewett, with whom he shared a belief in the moral quality of literature and an interest in New England folklore. Jewett dedicated one of her books to him and modeled several of her characters after people in Whittier's life. See Wikipedia for more biography. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***The 7 volumes offered here are in good to very good condition considering their age. They all are very clean and tight in text. There is some bumping of corners and some scuffing/fraying as to be expected in books that are over 125 years old. There is slight toning/foxing on initial few pages of a few volumes. The bindings are in remarkably good shape. Volume 1 has some separation of spine at very top - seems repairable (see pix). Volume 6 has stain on fore edge. There is some age and discoloration (minor spotting or foxing) on the fore edge and bottom edges with the gilt on top edge in remarkable condition with minor scratches here and there. There is a slight old book fragrance as expected in books of that vintage. There are no other writings, bookplates, etc. Please see pictures for more detail. This 7 volume collection of Whittier is a wonderful addition to anyone's collection of fine literature or just to have the volumes displayed in a beautiful library with other great works. A very nice 7 volume set! Reasonably priced - please see internet for price and condition comparisons. This item will be shipped with Signature Confirmation required. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I will be glad to take additional pictures! I tried to describe the book through words and pictures the best I can but if you are not 100% satisfied with the purchase, please know you can return the book for full refund. Boxed and packaged VERY carefully! Will ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you for looking!

Price: 493.5 USD

Location: Okatie, South Carolina

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