Step into the gothic imagination of Edgar Allan Poe with this 1898 edition of Poems and Tales, part of the Riverside Literature Series by Houghton Mifflin Company. This antique hardcover includes renowned works such as The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher, masterfully edited by William P. Trent, a professor of English literature at Columbia University.
This volume features:
• Original 1898 printing (copyrights 1837 & 1898)
• Part of the collectible Riverside Literature Series (#119-120)
• Distinctive green cloth hardcover with classic pillar border design
• Frontispiece image of Poe with facsimile signature
• Over 100 years old – a true piece of American literary history
Condition Notes:
This vintage copy is in Good condition for its age. The cloth-bound cover shows minor edge wear and some fading. The spine and binding remain intact, though there is light shelf wear. Inside, pages are clean and fully legible with only mild age toning. A previous owner’s name is written on the front endpaper in pencil. No dust jacket was issued with this format.
Great for collectors of rare Poe editions, antique literature, or Riverside series books.
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Barcode/SKU Info:
No barcode (pre-UPC era). Series ID marked on back: R.L.S. 119-120
