Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | The Holiday Publishing Company | Circa 1900
A beautiful antique illustrated edition of The Day Is Done, the beloved poem by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
First published in 1844, the poem reflects on the melancholy of evening, the weariness of daily life, and the comfort found in poetry, beauty, and rest.
This charming turn-of-the-century edition transforms Longfellow’s verses into a richly decorated little book, with colorful botanical illustrations, romantic landscapes, ornate lettering, and delicate floral borders.
The illustrated cover features a portrait of Longfellow surrounded by flowers, while the interior contains lovely images of waterside landscapes, swans, and arrangements of flowers.
An early handwritten ownership inscription adds another layer of history to this surviving copy.
A wonderful find for collectors of antique poetry, Victorian and Edwardian book design, botanical illustration, and sentimental literary keepsakes.
Book Details
Title: The Day Is Done
Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher: The Holiday Publishing Company, Buffalo & New York
Publication date: Undated, likely late 19th or early 20th century
Format: Illustrated hardcover
Language: English
Features: Full-color illustrations, decorative typography, floral ornamentation, and illustrated portrait cover
Previous ownership: Handwritten inscription inside, apparently dated 1902
Condition
Fair antique condition, with significant wear to the spine and binding. The spine covering is splitting and frayed, with areas of material loss, especially along the outer joint and at the ends. Covers show rubbing, scuffs, and edge and corner wear.
The interior pages shown retain their colorful illustrations and decorative lettering, with some age-related toning and handling wear. A previous owner’s handwritten inscription appears on the front endpaper.
This is an approximately century-old book with visible signs of its history. Please examine the photographs carefully, particularly those showing the spine.
Antique, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | The Holiday Publishing Company | Circa 1900
A beautiful antique illustrated edition of The Day Is Done, the beloved poem by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
First published in 1844, the poem reflects on the melancholy of evening, the weariness of daily life, and the comfort found in poetry, beauty, and rest.
This charming turn-of-the-century edition transforms Longfellow’s verses into a richly decorated little book, with colorful botanical illustrations, romantic landscapes, ornate lettering, and delicate floral borders.
The illustrated cover features a portrait of Longfellow surrounded by flowers, while the interior contains lovely images of waterside landscapes, swans, and arrangements of flowers.
An early handwritten ownership inscription adds another layer of history to this surviving copy.
A wonderful find for collectors of antique poetry, Victorian and Edwardian book design, botanical illustration, and sentimental literary keepsakes.
Book Details
Title: The Day Is Done
Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher: The Holiday Publishing Company, Buffalo & New York
Publication date: Undated, likely late 19th or early 20th century
Format: Illustrated hardcover
Language: English
Features: Full-color illustrations, decorative typography, floral ornamentation, and illustrated portrait cover
Previous ownership: Handwritten inscription inside, apparently dated 1902
Condition
Fair antique condition, with significant wear to the spine and binding. The spine covering is splitting and frayed, with areas of material loss, especially along the outer joint and at the ends. Covers show rubbing, scuffs, and edge and corner wear.
The interior pages shown retain their colorful illustrations and decorative lettering, with some age-related toning and handling wear. A previous owner’s handwritten inscription appears on the front endpaper.
This is an approximately century-old book with visible signs of its history. Please examine the photographs carefully, particularly those showing the spine.
Antique, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
