Class Poem
by Lowell, James Russell
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Stevenson, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Original printed wrappers. Light spotting, small chips to backstrip ends. An excellent copy. Half morocco case.
First edition. A rare association copy of the pamphlet which began Lowell's career as an author. Lowell had been elected class poet and scheduled to read his composition on Harvard's Class Day in July 1838. However, he was suspended from the college due to his neglect of studies and general obstreperousness and was consequentially unable to perform this office. Instead, his classmates subscribed for the printing of the poem and it was ready by August of 1838, in time for commencement. The front wrapper is inscribed by one of Lowell's classmates. Within just a decade, he would be one of the most distinguished and influential men of letters of letters of his time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- 19th Century Rare Book and Photograph Shop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 42820760
- Title
- Class Poem
- Author
- Lowell, James Russell
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Metcalf, Torry, and Ballou
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1838
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Association Copy
- An association copy is a copy of a book which has been signed and inscribed by the author for a personal friend, colleague, or...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...