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1909 Oxford Complete Edition of The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier. Bound in its original cream vellum with delicate gilt and blue Art Nouveau decoration, this volume is as much a work of art as it is a classic of American literature. Whittier, one of America’s most celebrated nineteenth-century poets, is remembered for his deeply moving poetry inspired by nature, faith, abolition, and everyday life. This handsome Oxford edition gathers his beloved works into a beautifully printed collectible volume that looks stunning displayed on a shelf or coffee table. This antique volume remains in very good vintage condition for its age. • Original vellum binding is clean and attractive with light age-related wear. • Interior pages are clean and fully legible. • Light foxing is present primarily on the preliminary pages, consistent with age. • Binding remains sound and sturdy. • Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent th