Bryant’s Poetical Works 1847 splendid publishers gilt leather book engravings South America Printed by heirs of Melchoir

Printed by heirs of Melchoir Sessa

Issued October 19th

moderate to heavy foxing throughout

R36029-tube 565bkrm

Bryant’s Poetical Works 1847 splendid publishers gilt leather book engravings South America Printed by heirs of MelchoirPoems of William Cullen Bryant with Illustrations by E. Leutze. Engraved by American artists. Issued 1847, Phila. by Carey & Hart. With 20 fine steel engraved plates. 378 pp. + 4 pp. publisher ads. Splendid mid 19th century publishers deluxe gift binding in full leather, ornate gilt geometric decorations and floral filigree remains bright. a. e. g. Spine displays gilt ruled boxes containing stars and a floral web design. Joints slightly dried and