The rarest book in American literature, Edgar Allan Poe’s debut Tamerlane and Other Poems, known as the Black Tulip, is coming to auction. Only twelve copies survive from its 1827 publication. Printed by novice Calvin Thomas, this hidden gem marked the start of Poe’s revolutionary career. The small volume, originally overlooked and poorly reviewed, now holds immense significance for Poe enthusiasts. Collectors around the world eagerly await its rare appearances at auctions. Each copy’s unique history, discrepancies, and owners add to the mystique of this treasured piece of American literary history.
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