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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, April, 1860
* Walt Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" - 1st appearance
* also Whitman's 1st appearance in The Atlantic Monthly
* 2 lines deleted by the publisher
Pages 445-447 have Walt Whitman's, "Bardic Symbols," which is both the poem's 1st appearance and Whitman's 1st contribution to The Atlantic Monthly. According to the Walt Whitman Archive, the editor removed two lines from the poem which were believed to be too graphic. When it appeared in the updated edition of…
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, February, 1869
* Walt Whitman's "Proud Music of the Sea Storm" - 1st appearance
* submitted to The Atlantic Monthly on behalf of Whitman as a favor
Pages 199-203 have Walt Whitman's, "Proud Music of the Sea Storm," which, according to the Walt Whitman Archive, has the distinction of being a poem submitted to The Atlantic Monthly by Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a favor to Whitman. It would later be published in an update of his noteworthy collection, "Leaves of Grass."…
Detailed review of Les Misérables...
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863
* Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"
* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance
signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"
* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"
When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his masterpiece, "The Scarlet Letter," which was very critical of Puritanical New England morays and hypocrisy. However, his pen also took a shot at…
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878
* Mark Twain's 4-part series
* "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"
* 4-month (complete) set
By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he took to Bermuda, described as "a novelty namely, a trip for pure recreation, the bread-and-butter element left out." It is always great to…
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), September, 1867
* Francis Miles Finch
* The Blue and the Gray
* 1st printing (nationally)
This literary magazine contains the *first nationally distributed printing of the famous Civil War themed poem by Francis Miles Finch, "The Blue and the Gray." The preface to the poem is a quote from the New York Tribune, providing context: "The women of Columbus, Mississippi, animated by nobler sentiments than are many of their sisters, have shown themselves…
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, Boston, July, 1866
* "Death of Slavery" poem
* William Cullen Bryant
* re. Thirteenth Amendment ratification
* Very first printing in a publication
This issue includes the first-ever appearance of William Cullen Bryant's famous poem: "The Death of Slavery" - taking two full pages. A bonus feature is that both are opposing pages enabling the entire poem to be viewed without turning the page. Would be great for display.
Several additional literary items are…
Literary Collection I
Literary Collection I Variety Set - Over 50 years of the literary press spanning the Turn of the Century. A set of 5 literary issues containing one each from the 1850's, 1860's-1870's, 1880's-1890's, 1900's-1910's, and 1920's-1930's. Titles include Household Words (edited by Charles Dickens), Outlook, Atlantic Monthly, Scribners, and Harpers Monthly. This is a great way to follow the progression of literary history and technique covering over half a century!
* Civil War Era
* Poem by Barbara Frietchie
* J.G. Whittier
A folio-size singlesheet, the reverse has the famous poem: Barbara Frietchie, By J. G. Whittier, in Atlantic Monthly. Some news of the day with several interesting advertisements as well. Small piece missing in the lower left corner with no text loss, otherwise in good condition.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem
* 1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”
Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington and Concord that the British troops were coming. The poem became an instant classic, and for over a century was one of the most memorized pieces of literature in America. Almost…
* "The Private Life", by Henry James
* A Drive Through the Black Hills", by Antoinette Ogden
* Sea Songs
Taking multiple pages each are the following: "The Private Life", by Henry James (of The Turn of the Screw, Daisy Miller, etc. fame), "A Drive Through the Black Hills", by Antoinette Ogden, American Sea Songs", "An American at Home in Europe", and more. It is especially nice to have an original work by the multi-Nobel Prize
* Ralph Waldo Emerson
* Henry David Thoreau
* Their correspondence from the early 1840's
By far the most notable content is the 10 pages dedicated to the correspondence between Ralph Waldo Emerson & Henry David Thoreau from the early 1840's.
Other interesting content includes: "Requirements for Admission to Harvard College", "[Joseph] Severn's Roman Journals", and "Private Life in Ancient Rome".
Octavo-size, 142 pgs., disbound, a
ATLANTIC MONTHLY magazine, New York, April, 1861 Inside has: "Life In The Iron Mills". Fine piece written by Rebecca Harding Davis.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), October, 1863 This literary magazine contains the first publication of the famed poem by John Greenleaf Whittier: "Barbara Frietchie". It is a story of a very patriotic old woman in Frederick, Maryland, who would defy General Jackson as his troops entered town. The most famous line would have to be: "Shoot, if you must, this old gray head; But spare your country's flag, she said". There has been some debate on the authenticity of the entire story.
Disbound…
Atlantic Monthly, 1921 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: Exact date of issue is unknown. The is a advertisement print for American-La France Fire Engine Company, Inc.. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, 1921 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: Exact date of issue is unknown. The is a advertisement print for American-La France Fire Engine Company, Inc.. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 8 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 11inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 4, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Robert W. Chambers; The President's Shortened Western Tour; The Revolution in Venezuela; fullpage photo of opera composer Pietro Mascagni; The Return of the Arctic Explorers; The Power-House Canal at Sault Ste. Marie with photos; The Fort Riley Maneuvers and the New Armament with photos; photo of the The Trial of an American Air-Ship; and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 8, 1891 Front full pg. illus of "On the Roof Garden, Minneapolis, Minnesota." Inside is a full page with three illustrations of "Incidents of Ex-President Cleveland's Visit to Sandwich, Cape Cod." Doublepage centerfold of "His Imperial Majesty Wilhelm II., King of Prussia, German Emperor." 1/2 pg. of illus. pertaining to "President Hippolyte and Port Au Prince, Haiti." 1/2 pg. illus. of "An Indian Oberammergau." Full pg. illus. of "With the Naval Reserve." 1/4 pg.…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "Greeting and Farewell" which represents the retiring administration of President Hayes to President Garfield. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Politics in the Olden Time - General Jackson. President Elect on his way to Washington." Full pg. illus. entitled "1877 - 1881."
Doublepage centerfold of "The American Veterinary College, New York - Hospital Department." Full pg. Nast illus. of "The Citizen Soldier at the Inauguration…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Remarkable New Lincoln Statue."
This issue has an article of "Abbey and His Art" and on the opposite page, there are several of his illustrations." There are photos of "Edison in Search of Worry"; "The Future Mrs. John Jacob Astor"; "Promoting the Peace of the World." There is a full page illustration of "The New Pet" by Earle J. Coville and an…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 12, 1890 The full front page is a print of: "Lookout Bridge on an Ocean Steamer" in rough waters. Inside has a full page: "Mr. Jones's Adventure" showing a cowboy shooting a buffalo, drawn by Frederic Remington. The facing have has five other, smaller, prints done by Remington.
The doublepage centerfold is: "Taking a Pilot Aboard On the Coast of Greenland". Also a full page of: "Sketches In New Mexico, Near Las Vegas" with 8 scenes including an adobe village (see). And…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 4, 1866 Halfpg: 'Secret Meeting of Southern Unionists' '& halfpg: 'The Irrepressible Conflict--Charleston, S.C.' Great dblpgctrfld: 'St. Peters, Rome' is impressive. 1/3pg. illus: 'The U.S. Iron-clad monitor 'Miantonomoh' off Queenstown, Ireland'
Complete in sixteen pages.
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