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[LONGFELLOW, H.W.]. Hyperion, a Romance. Vol. I-[II]. New York: Samuel Colman, 1839. 1st ed. 12mo. Orig. tan boards, brown endpapers; printed paper labels. Labels slightly rubbed. Minimal wear & chipping to these fragile boards, a very superior set and most unusual in fine condition. $375.00

 

BAL 12064, setting A. Wright I, 1707. Rinderknecht 56883. Howe Library, HWL 72: "This roman a clef describing Longfellow's difficult courtship of Fanny Appleton was an instant succes de scandale and further antagonized Fanny."