Henry Wadsworth Longfellow — King Robert of Sicily

London; Paris; New York , Raphael Tuck and Sons, c1894. First edition. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated work by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow titles 'King Robert of Sicily&apos. First edition. In the publisher's original binding, this charming volume is profusely illustrated throughout by the artist, Jane Willis Grey. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poems are known for their musicality, with his work often including mythology and legends. Born in Portland, Maine in 1807, Longfellow became one of the most popular American poets of his day, and later gained success overseas. With an ink inscription to the reverse of the front endpaper that reads 'To Dolly, With love and best wishes for a happy and bright New Year, 1925&apos. In the publisher original cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Light bumping to head and tail of the spine and extremities. Light mark to the tail of the front board. Internally generally firmly bound, though strained in place. Ink inscription to the reverse of the front endpaper. Pages are generally clean with light spots mainly to the first and last pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Jane Willis Grey. Very Good Indeed .