Ebenezer Elliott - The Poetical Works of Ebenezer Elliott, the Corn-Law Rhymer

Edinburgh; London, William Tait; Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., 1840. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this collected volume of Ebenezer Elliott's poetical works, in which he vehemently fights against the Corn Laws. The first edition of this anthology of the poetical works of Ebenezer Elliott.Elliott was known as the 'Corn Law Rhymer', as his poems focused heavily on the fight to repeal the Corn Laws. His poetry helped bring public attention to the dreadful conditions endured by working people, and ruthlessly contrasted their lot with the sleek and complacent gentry.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Ink inscription of Edward Kipling to the head of the front wrap, with his stamp to the recto of the front endpaper. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, the wraps are age-toned with light handling marks and edge wear, including a closed tear to the tail of the front wrap. Ink inscription to the head of the front wrap. Loss to the backstrip. Stamp to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a couple of spots and handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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