Poems by Henry Longfellow
1846. 4th edition . 415 pages. No dust jacket. Fully bound in black leather. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Ex libris plate to front pastedown. Noticeable cracking to hinges, exposing netting. Binding remains firm with all pages attached. Pages are lightly tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. More pronounced towards the start and end of the book. Slight markings and staining to some pages, text remains legible. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Minor dog-eared corners. Boards have noticeable edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Heavy scuffs to spine and slight peeling to edges. Large split to rear joint and spine ends. Marks and scratches overall. Book is sightly bowed and forward leaning.