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  First editions of James Russell Lowell's The Biglow Papers, First and Second Series

  WILBUR, Homer. [James Russell Lowell].

  Meliboeus-Hipponax: The Biglow Papers. [With] The Biglow Papers Second Series.

  Cambridge: Published by George Nichols: 1848/Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867.

  First edition, first issue of James Russell Lowell's first book, a bitter criticism of the Mexican-American War and opposition to the expansion of slavery; named by the Grolier Club as the most influential book of 1848. BAL 13068. First issue, published under the pseudonym, with the preliminary advertisements, and only the Cambridge imprint to the title page. With a first edition of The Biglow Papers Second Series. Octavo, two volumes, original cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine. In very good condition. From the library of Danish-American actor Jean Hersholt with his signed bookplate to each volume. Housed in a custom half morocco and folding chemise slipcase.

  Price: $700.00     Item Number: 139428

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  JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL'S THE BIGLOW PAPERS

  WILBUR, Homer. [James Russell Lowell]..

  Meliboeus-Hipponax: The Biglow Papers.

  Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1866.

  Sixth edition of James Russell Lowell’s first book, a bitter criticism of the Mexican-American War and opposition to the expansion of slavery; named by the Grolier Club as the most influential book of 1848. Octavo, original cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine. In very good condition.

  Price: $125.00     Item Number: 139745

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