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[LONGFELLOW, H.W.]. Hyperion, a Romance. Vol. I-[II]. [In one]. New York: Samuel Colman, 1839. 1st ed. 12mo. Somewhat later 3/4 calf & plain boards, boards darkened & rubbed. Foxed. $125.00

 

BAL 12064, setting A. Wright I, 1707. Rinderknecht 56883. Howe Library, HWL 72: "This roman a clef describing Longfellow's difficult courtship of Fanny Appleton was an instant succes de scandale and further antagonized Fanny."