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A Cluster of poems for the Home and the Heart
by Means , Alexander Rev. (Emory College)
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Decatur, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
NY : E.J. Hale & Son, 1878 Alexander Means was an inventor, physicist, poet and a past Emory College president at the original campus in Oxford GA. Many say he was the father of modern electricity. His famous light bulb experiment preceded Tesla and Edison by decades. This is a very rare first edition (1878). The book is in sound condition. Blue cloth cover intact as well as binding. Minor cloth fray on spine and damp stain on rear cover. What is most remarkable about this book is that it is inscribed by one of his former slaves after his freedom. The inscription reads " Susie , Accept this cluster of Poems by one of my old masters from your affecionate husband A.F.P Decatur Ga, Apr 1878. A most precious inscription to a valuable 19th C book.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good.
Extended Description and Notes
First edition of a book of poetry written by an early Emory College President Alexander Means (1801-1883). This copy has an inscription written inside by a former slave of Means to his wife. Means began his career as a physician and was later an inventor and poet philosopher. He is credited with being an early experimenter in harnessing electricity.
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- Bookseller
- GRATEFUL DEAD BOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16458
- Title
- A Cluster of poems for the Home and the Heart
- Author
- Means , Alexander Rev. (Emory College)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- NY : E.J. Hale & Son
- Date Published
- 1878
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- A CLUSTER OF POEMS FOR THE HOME AND HEART FIRST EDITION EMORY UNIVERSITY OXFORD COLLEGE SLAVERY ALEXANDER MEANS RARE
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Poetry- American; Georgia - History;
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