Description: Click here to see our other books! The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, The Corsair, Lara, Hebrew Melodies, Fare Thee Well Lord Byron 1813-16 John Murray; Rodwell and Martin : London 9" by 5.5" [8], 66, [4], 72, xi, [1], 108, [4], 74, [8], 53, [1], [3], 6-30pp SUMMARY A collection of the popular poetry of Lord Byron, this volume included six first and early editions of the infamous poet's works. Early Edition,First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A collection of six of Byron's poetical works bound in one volume.'The Giaour' published 1813, the 6th edition. Half-title is present'The Bride of Abydos', published in 1813, the 1st edition. Bound without the half-title and adverts.'The Corsair', published in 1814, the 5th edition. Half-title is present. 'Lara', published in 1814, the 4th edition, 2nd issue, with additional note to pages 71-74. Lacking the final imprint leaf.'Hebrew Melodies', published in 1815, the 1st edition. Half-title is present. Lacking the adverts, so it is unknown which issue this is. 'Fare Thee Well. A Sketch From Private Life', published in 1816, the 1st Rodwell and Martin edition. Lord Byron has become one of the most famous figures in British history, notorious for his flamboyant and controversial life. He allegedly had an affair with his half sister, fathering a daughter by her. His only legitimate child, Ada Lovelace, was the first computer programmer. Byron ran into a lot of debt in his life, escaping to the East and Europe whenever this happened. He also has a number of high-profiled affairs, including the Lady Caroline Lamb, who was married to Queen Victoria's future first Prime Minister, William Lamb. His wife's separation from him in 1816 was a scandal, and was widely gossiped and written about. Byron was also present at the birth of Mary Shelley's famous horror story 'Frankenstein', in Switzerland. CONDITION In a rebacked full calf binding. Externally, front board is detached but present. Rear joint is starting. Loss of leather to the rear joint and to the tail of the spine. A little discolouration and a few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head of the spine and to the extremities. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's pencil contents list to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spotting, heavier to the first few pages of 'Giaour'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title of 'Giaour'. 'Bride of Abydos' prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: John Murray; Rodwell and Martin
Author: Lord Byron
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1813
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
