BLACK FRIDAY Deal-of-the-Day—Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | T. Y. Crowell, c. 1890s

A charming late 19th-century edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, published by T. Y. Crowell & Company. This beloved narrative poem tells the story of Evangeline, a young Acadian woman separated from her beloved during the expulsion of the Acadians. The volume includes notes and an illustrated frontispiece captioned “Gabriel! be of good cheer!”

The pale floral-patterned cover and gilt-decorated spine make this a particularly attractive little volume. A handwritten “Merry Xmas! 1895” inscription adds a glimpse of its history as a Christmas gift.

Condition: The binding shows age-related rubbing/wear to the corners and edges. Spine has a spot, 1/2” x 1/4”, to the upper middle on left side.  Please see photos for details.

Size: 4 1/4” x 6”

A lovely keepsake edition of Longfellow’s enduring poem, with a delicate floral binding and a dated Christmas inscription.