Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth — Hyperion: A Romance

Boston, Houghton, Mifflin, 1869. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Size: 12mo 7" - 7. A particularly handsome little tome, having been lovingly rebound in three-quarter, creamy brown leather, gilt-lettering tooled into two compartments, with marbled paper over boards, and with marbled endpapers. Five raised bands to spine, now protected by Mylar coat. Previous owner's library sticker denoting that this was No. 151 in A.J. Wagner's library. Fine black-and-white cameo vignette of Longfellow at second free endpaper, with "signature" below, but that has shown slight bleed-through to verso of one letter. Two letters, the "H" and the "e" of "Henry," show signs of staining when looked at closely; it certainly looks to be original, but it awaits further research. The novel has a reputation for bittersweetnesss; it follows a young American, Paul Flemming, to and back from Germany, apparently inspired by his own experiences. 364 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good