Delight in the wit and Western charm of 19th-century American literature with this 1882 Complete Edition of The Poetical Works of Bret Harte, published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. This charming antique miniature book measures just 5 x 4.5 inches, making it a delightful collectible for poetry lovers, fans of Bret Harte, or anyone drawn to compact literary treasures. Harte, known for capturing the spirit of California’s Gold Rush era, brings humor, sentiment, and rugged humanity to every page.

 📖 Book Details: • Title: The Poetical Works of Bret Harte
• Edition: Complete Edition
• Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company
• Publication Year: 1882
•Format: Hardcover
• Size: 5 x 4.5 inches
• Classic decorative cloth binding (assumed brown or maroon based on typical copies)
• All pages intact with age-appropriate wear
📌 Condition Notes: • Some surface and edge wear from handling and age • Binding remains strong • Pages show natural toning
• A lovely display piece or reading copy for any poetry collector Whether you’re curating a miniature library, gifting a piece of literary Americana, or simply love compact antiques, this volume is a petite powerhouse of poetic charm. 📦 Ships carefully packed in archival-safe materials to protect this small but mighty antique gem.

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