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Audio or video5 June 1913 (repository catalogue)

Percy Hemus recites Poe’s “The Raven” with piano accompaniment by Gladys Craven. Listen to both sides of the Victor recording.

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Book or periodical1884

Historical illustrated edition of Poe’s poem, including Doré’s illustrations and Edmund C. Stedman’s accompanying comment.

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Historical source[1870] catalogue date; later overprint undated

Chromolithographic advertising label using a raven and the refrain “Quoth the Raven: Nevermore.”

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Book or periodical10 November 1858; letter dated 17 October 1858

Newspaper reprint headed “Letter About Edgar Poe,” marked as originating in the Home Journal. Preserved as a later historical recollection.

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