London: David Bogue, 1852. Scarce true First Edition. In an attractive blue Leighton, Son & Hodge blocked cloth gilt case-binding of the period. Design by John Leighton; signed JL in gilt at the base of the spine. All edges gilt. Yellow endpapers and pastedowns. Frontis portrait of Longfellow. Beautiful condition. Binder's ticket on lower pastedown. 334 pages. 210 x 145 mm (8¼ x 5¾ inches).