The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1872 EDITION THAT IS NOW 151 YEARS OLD AND VERY WELL-PRESERVED
A BEAUTIFUL UK EDITION PRINTED AND BOUND IN SCOTLAND BY MUIR AND PATERSON
DISPLAYING A GORGEOUS GOTHIC COVER AND SPINE WITH INTRICATE GOLD INLAYS AND SUPERB TOOLING WORK
INCLUDES HIS FIRST EVER PUBLISHED WORK, "TAMERLANE," ORIGINALLY PRINTED WHEN HE WAS JUST 18 YEARS OF AGE
CONTAINING 42 OF HIS MOST WELL-KNOWN AND BELOVED POEMS
ILLUSTRATED WITH 27 WORKS OF ART BY WALLER H. PATON, R.S.A.; JOHN M'WHIRTER, A.R.S. A.; CLARK STANTON, A. R. S. A.;
C. J. STANILAND, J. LAWSON, AND OTHER EMINENT ARTISTS. ENGRAVED BY R. PATERSON.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE ARTWORK IS PRESENT WITHOUT ANY REMOVAL (MANY FOLKS WOULD RESELL THEM INDIVIDUALLY). THIS IS AN UN-RESTORED PRINTING IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM

As you can tell by browsing my collection of Edgar Allan Poe books here, I have many publications of Mr. Poe's works. Of all these books, this is one of my absolute favorites for many reasons. This edition is stunning and contains some of Poe's most significant works and engravings not found in any other editions from any era. A genuine 1872 printing that was printed and bound in Scotland back in the days of the horse and carriage. The craftsmanship and work that went into making this book is astounding, and no publishing house today could rival its quality. Books like these are tough to find, and as time progresses, they only become more scarce and valuable. This is a superb choice if you love Poe and want an ultimate book on his writings. I must note that this book does not have a "shaky or floppy binding," as many of these early 19th-century editions tend to exhibit. The binding is solid, and all the pages are firmly affixed without any looseness whatsoever.

Step into the bewitching world of Edgar Allan Poe with this extraordinary 1872 printing of his timeless poems. Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Poe's words as you explore this remarkable collector's item, adorned with an intricate gold embellished cover and illustrated with 27 captivating engravings. It also has a section titled (Memoir) which is devoted to the history and life of Edgar A. Poe.

The ornate gold embellishments on the cover of this edition serve as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of a bygone era. Each delicate detail has been meticulously crafted, making this book an actual work of art that demands admiration.

Edgar Allan Poe's poems have captivated readers for generations, and this 1872 printing allows you to experience his genius uniquely. With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world of gothic beauty, melancholic introspection, and profound emotions.

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The overall condition of this book is very good, especially since it was printed 65 years before the First World War of 1914. It displays some typical aging attributes associated with A printing over 150 years old. This includes some shelf wear and age to the covers and spine, although they still display beautifully, and the gold gilt is still sparkling. The binding is solid and tight, with all pages firmly secured to the binding. The interior pages are naturally age-toned and will contain the occasional age spot. Two pages are connected at the inner margin more than the others, which doesn't affect their opening, nor does it affect reading them. One page on the opposite side has incurred a scrape to the outer margin area but does not touch any art or text. I have been through this book very thoroughly and can attest to it being in exceptionally well-preserved condition for this type of age—a lovely book.

CONTENTS:

MEMOIR
THE RAVEN
LENORE
HYMN
A VALENTINE
THE COLISEUM
TO HELEN
TO
ULALUME
THE BELLS
AN ENIGMA
ANNABEL LEE
TO MY MOTHER
THE HAUNTED PALACE
THE CONQUEROR WORM
TO F_S S. 0-D
TO
TO ONE IN PARADISE
THE VALLEY OF UNREST
THE CITY IN THE SEA
THE SLEEPER
SILENCE
A DREAM WITHIN A DREAM
DREAM-LAND
TO ZANTE
EULALIE
ELDORADO
ISRAFEL
FOR ANNIE
BRIDAL BALLAD
TO PL
SCENES FROM POLITIAN
SONNET-TO SCIENCE
AL AARJAF
TO THE RIVER
TAMERLANE
TO HELES
TO M. L. S.
A DREAM
FAIRY-LAND
ROMANCE
THE LAKE--TO

ILLUSTRATIONS.
The RAVEN-
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing."
C. J. STANILAND.
THE RAVEN-
"Straight one-wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, bust, and door."
C. J. StANILAND.
THE RAVEN-
" And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting.
C. J. STANILAND.
LENORE-
" A saintly soul floats on the Stygian river."
C. J. STANILand.
" The COLiseum-
"'Type of the antique Rome!"
J. M*WHIRTER, A.R.S.A.
ULALUME_
"The ghoul-haunted woodland of Weir."
W. J. PAlMER.
The BELLS.
CLANK STANTON, A.R.S. A.
ANNABEL LEE
" Her high-born kinsmen came
And bore her away from me."
C. J. STANILAND.
The HAUNtED PALAcE-
" A fair and stately palace-
Radiant palace reared its head."
W. J. PALMER.
THE VALLEY OF UNREST-
6 Now, each visitor shall confess
The sad valley's restlessness."
J. O. Brown.
THE City IN THE SEA=
66 Lo! Death has reared himself a throne In a strange city, lying alone
Far down within the dim West."
WALLER H. PATON, R.S.A.
THE SLeepeR_
" Beneath the mystic moon."
J. M'WHIRTER, A.R.S.A
EULALIE
Till the fair and gentle Eulalie became my blushing bride.
G. HaY.
ELDORADO
" Gaily bedight,
A gallant knight,
In sunshine and shadow,
I had journeyed long,
Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado."
J. LAWSON
ISRAFEL-
"Whose heart-strings are a lute.'"
CLAnK STANTON, A. R.S.A.
For ANNIE
"Thank Heaven, the crisis,
The danger is past."
J. Lawson.
BRIDAL BALLAD
SCENES FROM " POLITIAN "
SCENES FROM "POLITIAN "
AL AARAAr.
AL AARAAr
"The ring is on my hand,
And the wreath is on my brow."
CLARK STANTON, A.R.S.A
" Thou true, he false !-false! -false !"
G. HAY.
"Coward, I do believe thee."
GEORGE HAY.
"All hurriedly, she knelt upon a bed
Of flowers."
CLARK STANTON, A. R.S. A.
" Death the while
Stole o'er my senses in that lovely isle."
G. Murray.
T THE RIVER
J. M'WHIRTER, A.R.S. A.
TAMERLANE-
To HELEN-
FAIRY-LaND.
The LAKE-
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
" Know thou the secret of a spirit.
Bowed from its wild pride into shame!"
C. J. STANTLAND.
"I saw no heaven but in her eye."
C. J. STANILAND.
" Lo, in yon brilliant window-niche,
How statue-like I see thee stand."
J. Lawson.
J. O. Brown.
"A wild lake, with black rock bound."
J. M'WHINTER, A.R.S.d.

Edgar Allan Poe born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his mystery and macabre tales. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and American literature and was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story. He is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging science fiction genre. He was the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.