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."
About This Item
- Title: Longfellow bookplate, ca. 1875
- Creation Date: circa 1875
- Subject Date: circa 1875
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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 Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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