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The Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell 1874 London Edition

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"The Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell", published by Macmillan, London, Second Edition, 1874.

Hard boards, original publisher's cloth decorated in gold [some wear and creases]; 4.1/4" x 6.1/4"; dark brown endpapers, names and dates 1879 and 1971 on fep. , 453 pages, very good condition.

James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets that rivaled the popularity of British poets. These writers usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.

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From the library of Ashby Bland Crowder. The ex-libris with coats of arms of Bland Crowder inside front cover, his signature and '1971' on front endpaper.

Ashby Bland Crowder, Richmond, Va. [1941-2019], Professor of English, American Literature, and the Humanities. He was a respected scholar on Victorian literature, published books on Browning, novelist William Humphrey, and poet Seamus Heaney. His edition of the poetry of John Crowe Ransom is scheduled for publication in 2019. He also contributed to many scholarly journals.

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Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $26.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $34.50

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"The Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell", published by Macmillan, London, Second Edition, 1874.

Hard boards, original publisher's cloth decorated in gold [some wear and creases]; 4.1/4" x 6.1/4"; dark brown endpapers, names and dates 1879 and 1971 on fep. , 453 pages, very good condition.

James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets that rivaled the popularity of British poets. These writers usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.

Provenance:

From the library of Ashby Bland Crowder. The ex-libris with coats of arms of Bland Crowder inside front cover, his signature and '1971' on front endpaper.

Ashby Bland Crowder, Richmond, Va. [1941-2019], Professor of English, American Literature, and the Humanities. He was a respected scholar on Victorian literature, published books on Browning, novelist William Humphrey, and poet Seamus Heaney. His edition of the poetry of John Crowe Ransom is scheduled for publication in 2019. He also contributed to many scholarly journals.

Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $10.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $26.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $34.50

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