Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes was first published in 1836. We track 2 editions.
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- Otis, Broaders and Company1836 Hardback I own Poems, Otis, Broaders and Company 1836 Log in to want this
- O. Rich & Sons, 12, Red Lion Square1846 Hardback I own Poems, O. Rich & Sons, 12, Red Lion Square 1846 Log in to want this
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- 54 on Open Library, 50 in English
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Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes was first published in 1836.