Step into pastoral Americana with this antique 1882 edition of Farm Ballads by Will Carleton. A celebrated poet of rural life, Carleton’s verses capture the heart of country living with warmth, wit, and timeless emotion. This early edition features a gorgeous Victorian blue cloth hardcover with intricate gold gilt embossing on the front and spine. While the spine has faded slightly over time and lacks the gold luster of the cover, the book remains in amazing condition for its age, making it a rare gem for poetry collectors and vintage book lovers alike. Details: • Title: Farm Ballads • Author: Will Carleton • Published: 1882 • Publisher: Harper & Brothers • Binding: Hardcover with ornate gold gilt illustration and title • Condition: Excellent antique condition; cover gilt vibrant, spine shows wear and fading • Pages clean and binding intact Perfect for: • Poetry lovers and antique book collectors • Rustic farmhouse decor • Americana or Victorian literature displays • Thoughtful literary gift ⸻ 29 SEO Keywords: 1. antique poetry book 2. Farm Ballads Will Carleton 3. 1882 antique book 4. Victorian gold embossed book 5. rustic literature 6. rare 19th century book 7. Will Carleton poems 8. vintage farmhouse poetry 9. Americana poetry book 10. Harper & Brothers antique 11. gold gilt hardcover book 12. early American literature 13. collectible poetry book 14. rural life poetry 15. decorative antique book 16. Victorian poet collection 17. 1800s poetry collection 18. ornate book cover 19. farm-themed poetry 20. literary gift idea 21. historical poetry book 22. country life poems 23. 19th century poet 24. heirloom poetry book 25. beautiful old book 26. antique literary gift 27. embossed cover antique 28. classic poetry volume 29. Victorian era book