Gems of Prose and Poetry by James R. Aiken (First Edition), 1876 📜✨💎 Wartime Edition its use of color

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Gems of Prose and Poetry by James R. Aiken (First Edition), 1876 📜✨💎 Wartime Edition its use of color1. Introduction This is a first edition of Gems of Prose and Poetry, an anthology compiled by James R. Aiken. Published in 1876 by James Miller, this volume is an example of late 19th century bookmaking. The book is a collection of works that reflects the literary spirit of the era. The volume is a suitable item for a collection focused on post Civil War Southern literary history and anthologies from this period. 2. About the Book Gems of Prose and