1454300 1845 Edgar Allen Poe. The Raven and Other Poems. First Edition. 1845.

 

Edgar Allen Poe.  The Raven and Other Poems.  New York.  Wiley and Putnam, 1845.  Octavo, mid-twentieth-century full period-style russet calf gilt, raised bands, black morocco labels, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers.  First edition, of 'the most important volume of poetry that had been issued up to that time in America'  (Grolier 100 American 56), handsomely bound by Zaehensdorf.  Without half title or advertisements, often absent in bound copies.  Interior bright and clean; one joint expertly repaired.  A fine copy of this very scarce and important work.