POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). 10 contributions in: Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine. Vol. XIX [and] Vol. XX. Philadelphia: George R. Graham, 1841-42.

2 volumes in one, tall 8vo. Numerous steel-engravings. (Spotting and browning throughout.) Contemporary half red straight-grain morocco, marbled boards, spine divided into 6 compartments by three gilt-fillets, gilt-lettering in the 2nd (extremities rubbed, hinges starting). Provenance: Hayes Chandler or Chandel (early ownership notations and drawing on paper affixed to front free endpaper verso).

Poe's contributions comprise: "A Chapter on Autography" (pp.224, 274; FIRST APPEARANCE), "The Colloquy of Monos and Una" (p.54; FIRST APPEARANCE), "Never Bet Your Head" (p.123; FIRST APPEARANCE), "To Helen" (p.123), "Israfel" (p.183), "An Appendix of Autographs" (p.44; FIRST APPEARANCE), "A Few Words About Brainard" (p.119; FIRST APPEARANCE), "Life in Death" (p.200; FIRST APPEARANCE), "The Mask of the Red Death" (p.257; FIRST APPEARANCE), "To One Departed" (p.137).

In February 1841, Poe became one of the publication's literary editors: "Within Poe's period the circulation of the magazine is said to have increased from about 5,000 to 40,000. However this may be, it is certain that during the period of his editorship of Graham's, Poe reached the peak of his powers and influence, both as writer and editor. The original material he produced from famous authors at this time was of the best and his criticism of the keenest and soundest (Heartman and Canny, p.202)."

POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). 10 contributions in: Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine. Vol. XIX [and] Vol. XX. Philadelphia: George R. Graham, 1841-42.