Description: 1908 - Antique Children's Book THE CHILDREN'S OWN LONGFELLOW Copyrighted in 1908 by Houghton Mifflin Company Published by Houghton Mifflin Company Beautifully Illustrated in Color with Eight Full-Page Plates 6.25 X 8.25 Inches - 103 Numbered Pages Hard Cover with Dust Jacket Very Good Condition! Up for sale is a nice antique children's poetry book from 1908 titled: THE CHILDREN'S OWN LONGFELLOW! This book is beautifully illustrated in color. ABOUT THIS BOOK: THE CHILDREN'S OWN LONGFELLOW is a collection of poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow aimed at children. It includes some of Longfellow's most beloved works, making them accessible and engaging for young readers. Often referred to as "the children's poet," Longfellow's themes often revolve around creativity, adventure, and morality, making his writings ideal for nurturing a child's imagination and sense of wonder. The collection features several well-known pieces such as "The Wreck of the Hesperus," "Evangeline," "Paul Revere's Ride," and excerpts from "The Song of Hiawatha." Each poem captures gripping narratives and vivid imagery, allowing readers to experience tales of love, heroism, and the natural world. Illustrations accompany the text, enhancing the appeal for children and bringing the stories to life. Through Longfellow's lyrical language and rhythms, young readers are introduced to captivating stories that often contain underlying moral lessons, fostering both enjoyment and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary. CONDITION: This book is complete and intact, in very good condition as evidenced by the photos. The front cover is beautifully decorated. The covers are in very good condition with light age-expected corner wear. The inside covers are in very good condition, with no cracking or separation present at the hinges. Both boards are secure to the binding. The only markings is where the original owner neatly wrote her name and address on the front endpaper. The pages are in very good to very good-plus condition, the pages are crisp, all pages are tight to the binding. The spine is in very good condition. The dust jacket is in good condition with some edge wear. This book comes from a smoke free home. This is a nice old book that will make for a nice addition to your collection. This antique poetry book would make for a great gift for someone special! See Photos Please E-mail with any inquires. Payment can be made by any method accepted by eBay. I will securely package this book IN A SPECIAL BOX so that no damage occurs during shipping. I will ship immediately upon receiving your payment. Tracking information will be automatically uploaded as soon as the item has been shipped. International purchases are welcomed and International buyer's cost is determined by eBay's International Shipping Program. Thanks for looking! Visit my other Listings in my eBay Store!
Price: 12.98 USD
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-02-01T17:12:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Subject: Children's
Topic: Poetry
Year Printed: 1908
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Binding: Hardcover
Original/Facsimile: Original
Place of Publication: Boston and New York
Language: English
Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Brand: none
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Color: Multicolor
