Melibeus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers, Edited, with an Introduction, Notes, Glossary, and Copious Index

Wilbur, Homer M.A. (James Russell Lowell)

Verlag: Ticknor & Fields, Boston, 1856

Beschreibung

Written by the American poet and editor James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) under a pseudonym. First published by in 1848, an intended dissent from the Mexican War. This is a Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine copy of a Later Printing (Fourth Edition). Issued in the same binding as the First Edition, which Lowell had subsidized himself. Brown cloth, decoratively stamped on the covers, ruled on the spine, with titles in gilt. Clean text; xxix, 163 pages, indexed; with 12 pages of publisher's adverts in the rear. The text is exceptionally bright and fresh. The first twelve pages, prior to the Title, consist of a satirical "Notices of an Independent Press," including one entirely in Latin. Armorial bookplate of Henry Trowbridge Champney (b. 1825) on the front paste-down. Corners mildly bumped. Penciled date (1855) on the FFEP. A very solid copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002848

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Melibeus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers, Edited...

Verlag: Ticknor & Fields, Boston

Erscheinungsdatum: 1856

Einband: Hard Cover

Zustand: Very Good Plus

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: Fourth Edition.