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Beautiful antique 2-volume poetry set: A New Library of Poetry and Song, edited by William Cullen Bryant. A classic late-19th-century anthology packed with poems and songs, plus pictorial & portrait illustrations and manuscript/autograph facsimile pages—great for Victorian décor, book staging, library shelves, literature lovers, and collectors of antique poetry.
What’s Included
Two books: Volume I and Volume II (matching set)
Title page reads: A New Library of Poetry and Song…
Publisher: New York: Fords, Howard and Hulbert
Includes illustrations and portrait plates (see photos; examples include Shakespeare & Poe)
Copyright / Date Info
Copyright page shows dates: 1870, 1877 (J.B. Ford & Co.) and 1880, 1886, 1895 (Fords, Howard & Hulbert) (see photo).
These are antique volumes from the late 1800s publishing era.
Approximate Size
Each volume approx 15\" tall (see tape measure photos)
Condition (antique—read)
Well-loved antique condition with shelf wear and age.
Cover/spine wear: rubbing, scuffs, edge/corner wear; some fraying/tears and peeling along spines.
Boards show wear and surface marks; hinges
may be stressed.
Pages show typical age toning; may have scattered spotting/handling marks (please review photos).
Perfect For
Victorian library styling • dark academia décor • antique book collectors • poetry lovers • shelf staging / photo props • literature gifts. These volumes carry that lived-in spirit—old paper, old stories, and the quiet presence that only time can give.
Why vintage beats big-box décor: real antique books bring authenticity, craftsmanship, and character you can’t fake—often a better value than mass-produced “decor books,” and a more sustainable choice.
Shipping
Packed carefully with padding and sturdy protection to help prevent further wear in transit. Combined shipping when possible.
