Longfellow bookplate, ca. 1875

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Description

A bookplate belonging to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), a noted poet who was born in Portland.

The Latin inscription, "Non clamor sed amor" means "not for fame but love."

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About This Item

  • Title: Longfellow bookplate, ca. 1875
  • Creation Date: circa 1875
  • Subject Date: circa 1875
  • Locations:
    • Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA
    • Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. 1606, Box 1/20
  • Collection: Wadsworth-Longfellow family papers
  • Object Type: Text

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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