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[Lowell, James Russell.]. MELIBOEUS-HIPPONAX. THE BIGLOW PAPERS, Edited, with an Introduction, Notes, Glossary, and Copious Index, by Homer Wilbur [pseudonym]. Cambridge: Published by George Nichols, 1848. Octavo, pp. [1] 2-8 [9] 10-12 [i-v] vi-xxxii [1] 2-163 [164: blank], flyleaves at front and rear, original decorated brown cloth, front and rear panels stamped in blind, spine panel stamped in gold and blind, bottom edge untrimmed, yellow endpapers. First edition, first printing. [With] MELIBOEUS-HIPPONAX. THE BIGLOW PAPERS. SECOND SERIES... Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867. 12mo, pp. [1-4] [i-iii] iv [v] vi-lxxx [1] 2-258 [259-260: blank], flyleaves at front and rear, original decorated purple cloth, front and rear panels stamped in blind, spine panel stamped in gold and blind, brown coated endpapers. First edition, first printing, trade format (2500 copies). "Out of all the writings of James Russell Lowell, the two series of BIGLOW PAPERS, joining wit, highly skillful writing, and a passionate devotion to liberty and country, may be regarded as his most distinctive contribution to the literature of his time" - DAB. BAL 13068 (binding A, no sequence established) and BAL 13126. Grolier Club, One Hundred Influential American Books Printed Before 1900 #57. Just a hint of rubbing to spine ends, a fine copy; the copy of the SECOND SERIES has a touch of sunning to spine panel (inevitable with this purple cloth), but is otherwise a fine copy. The two volumes enclosed in cloth folders and quarter brown crushed morocco slipcase. A handsome set of this American literary and political high spot. (#95374).

Price: $750.00