Legends of New England | First Edition | Uncorrected | John Greenleaf Whittier | 1831Exceptionally rare first edition of Whittiers Legends of New England, published 1831. Unfortunately its missing the title page, but I believe this is the true first edition, as the title on the spine is green and page 98 does NOT have the correction featured in the amended version. These almost never come up for sale and when they do, they are usually the corrected version, fetching between $1,400 $2,500 at auction. This one is offered at a low price,

Because this plate was salvaged from an antique book that was beyond repair

Refer to photos for size & condition: Some chips on the sides

three of which are available in separate listings

I am not able to sell ivory unfortunately

Refer to photos for condition: Wear all around

Gorgeous art nouveau mirror with whiplash curves and an evocative mascaron

Condition is very good except for one spot on the wooden frame

Anthropomorphism was all the rage in Victorian era literature and design

The central cross stitch features a cross with flowers

The handle is bamboo with a black rope tassel and a cute little silver crown at the top

devotional comforts

These Victorian pressed glass magnifying paperweights in the shape of a star are pretty common