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A poem written by Thomas Gray. The poem's narrator contemplates death and thinks about the remembrances that come after death while in a churchyard. Very popular in its time. Published in London: printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall. This copy sold by…

Jonathan Swift's classic fictional account of the journeys of Lemuel Gulliver. Written as a satire of human nature and of popular traveller's tales. This edition is part of the Everyman Library collection. The cover is red with gold lettering.…

First edition of Byron’s text. Included is a letter from Byron’s bibliographer and forger Thomas J. Wise.

Rhymed, romantic poem written by Walter Scott. This poem tells the story of Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, who seeks refuge from the Lord of the Isles after being driven out of Scotland by the British and their allies.Wikipedia: Lord of the Isles

First edition of Lord Byron's Manfred, a dramatic poem that features supernatural and gothic elements. Brown leather cover with gold detail along the edges. Title on spine in small gold print. Marble design on inner cover. Description inside:…

The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe : With Memoir by J.H. Ingram and Account of his Death by N.P. Willis. Published by Chicago-Donohue, Henneberry, and Co. This special edition has a memoir of Poe’s life by J.H. Ingram and account of his…

The covers are moss green with a gold floral design around the title. The book is split into two volumes. The second volume begins with the scene of Darcy’s proclamation of love to Elizabeth. Part of a collection of Austen’s works. Each contains…

A book with updates, photos, and information for alumni from the Princeton University class of 1876. Class Record Committee: Henry L. Harrison, William J. Henderson, Edward D. Lyon, Henry M. Russell Plate accompanied by guard sheet with…

Three books of Percy’s Reliques.

White cover with pink and green floral design. Silver pattern to the left. Title on spine in silver ink. Complete edition with appendix, summary, and index. Published by Donohue, Henneberry and Co. The book tells the story of fictional German…