Illustrate the lyrical heritage of the "Hoosier Poet" with this 1898 Bobbs-Merrill pressing, an intentional piece that brings a storied energy to a bookshelf or office. This cloth-bound volume features Riley’s celebrated collection of dialect poetry and sentimental verse, encased in a deep burgundy binding that reflects the dignified aesthetic of late Victorian publishing.
- SIZE: 7 1/2" by 5" (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1890s / 1900s
- STYLE: Antique Poetry / Americana
- CONDITION: Good antique condition showing light age and use; features writing on the inside cover and localized staining affecting two pages in the middle of the book as shown in the photos
- EXTRA NOTES: Published by Bobbs-Merrill with a last copyright date of 1898, featuring 196 pages of poetry by James Whitcomb Riley inside a gilt-lettered maroon hardcover binding
Preserve the academic charm of antique literature with this volume, which bears the authentic marks of its history through a previous owner's inscription on the inner cover and a localized stain affecting two internal pages. The rich burgundy cloth provides a sharp, traditional contrast against the gilded typography and the intricate spine filigree. As a professional selection for a collector of American poetry or a unique gift for a student of regional literature, this hardcover captures the humble, rural spirit of a bygone era.