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MOORE, Clement Clarke (1779-1863). Poems. New York: Barlett & Welford, 1844.
8o (185 x 120 mm). Half-title. (Some very pale spotting.) Original brown boards, uncut (spine loose, worn); quarter morocco slipcase. Provenance: Rev. C.S. Henry (presentation inscription from the author: "The Rev. C.S. Henry. With the respects of the author. March 1846.") -- Frank J. Hogan (bookplate) sold Parke-Bernet, New York, 24 April 1945, lot 499 -- Estelle Doheny (morocco bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY of the first collection of Moore's poems to include his celebrated The Night Before Christmas. Also included is an introduction addressed to his children who prompted the collection. BAL 14348; Grolier American 52; Johnson High Spots 59.
8o (185 x 120 mm). Half-title. (Some very pale spotting.) Original brown boards, uncut (spine loose, worn); quarter morocco slipcase. Provenance: Rev. C.S. Henry (presentation inscription from the author: "The Rev. C.S. Henry. With the respects of the author. March 1846.") -- Frank J. Hogan (bookplate) sold Parke-Bernet, New York, 24 April 1945, lot 499 -- Estelle Doheny (morocco bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY of the first collection of Moore's poems to include his celebrated The Night Before Christmas. Also included is an introduction addressed to his children who prompted the collection. BAL 14348; Grolier American 52; Johnson High Spots 59.