James Russell Lowell — The Biglow Papers

London, Trubner and Co. 1864. Paperback. A smart copy of this collection of satirical verses from James Russell Lowell. Second series. Authorised edition. A collection of satirical poems and essays critiquing American politics, particularly the Mexican-American War and the treatment of abolitionists. Written by James Russell Lowell, an American Romantic poet, critic, diplomat, and literary editor associated with the Fireside Poets. In the original paper wraps. Externally, sound with light shelf wear and chipping to the extremities. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spine. The odd mark to the board. Fading to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light spotting predominantly to the first and last few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .