Auction 51, The Collectors Equinox, March 10th
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 220
Antique 1850 "Gleanings from the Poets" Anthology, Leather Bound – W. I. Pooley Publisher
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
This is a charming, genuine antique copy of the poetic anthology, Gleanings from the Poets, for Home and School. Published by W. I. Pooley of New York, this edition is dated circa 1850 and edited by Anna C. Lowell.
Key Features:
Title: Gleanings from the Poets, for Home and School
Editor: Anna C. Lowell (Author of Theory of Teaching and Elements of Astronomy)
Publisher: W. I. Pooley, 331 Broadway, New York (as printed on the title page)
Binding: The book is bound in a classic full brown leather, characteristic of the mid-19th century.
Content: This culturally significant collection features a wide array of poems from various English and American authors, selected for their charm and accessibility to young readers.
Condition:
The book is in a condition consistent with its age, showing visible signs of wear to the leather binding and some natural age-toning and foxing to the pages as seen in the images. The binding appears intact, and the pages are legible. As with any antique book, prospective buyers should review the images carefully to assess its specific condition.
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