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This 1878 lithographic
advertising card is one of a set of six, all
featuring
American authors. It is interesting that Poe's picture appears without
any identifying caption, suggesting that Poe's image was already well
recognized.
The card reads: "Leander Sibley, News Agent, Notions, Variety, Goods,
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Main Street, Orders taken for Publications and Music. Spencer, Mass."
In
very small print in the lower left corner is the note: "Copyrighted
1878
by Wemble & Kronheim N.Y." In the lower right corner: "Series No.
25."
The other five authors, each with
a different spray of
flowers, are:
H. W. Longfellow, N. P. Willis, R. W. Emerson, J. G. Whittier and W. C.
Bryant. Clearly, the redemption of Poe's character, begun in 1875 with
the dedication of the monument over his grave in Baltimore, was well
underway.
(This item is displayed here, with permission, from a private
collection.)
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