Antique Oliver Wendell Holmes Poems book. This book has a beautiful decorative dark red and gold gilt cover with a lighthouse and boat scene, a rare Henry Altemus edition.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was an American poet associated with the New England fireside poets. This book contains 45 poems and a couple of black and white illustrations.
This book would make a wonderful gift for any book collector, a romantic anniversary gift, or a book to use as a photo prop.
There is no copyright date in this book, but there is an almost erased inscription from Dec 25, 1902. There is wear and discoloration on the cover, pages, and spine due to age. Book measures about 6.25" x 4.25". Please note that photos may appear brighter than actual book.
