The Book Shed

shelf wear to the book, covers soiled, spotted, gift inscription of 1891 to the first blank page. One quarter cloth, white and gilt decorated card covers, all edges gilt, small 8vo, 8 inches. "Never was a dead poet so famous for a single song, or so honored."--Harper's New Monthly Magazine reporting on the burial of John Howard Payne in Washington D.C. more than 30 years after his death in North Africa where he served as the United States Consul. Several thousand people had paid their respects while his body lay in state in the City Hall of New York City. Thousands more attended his funeral several days later. As a measure of his fame in the 19th century it should be noted that this occurred almost 60 years after the song was first performed. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!