Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and Other Poems; The Giaour, A Fragment of a Turkish Tale; The Bride of Abydos: A Turkish Tale; The Corsair, A Tale; Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte

Published by John Murray 1813-1814, London, 1813

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A calf-bound volume of five of Lord Byron's works, including the first edition, second issue of 'Bride of Abydos' and 'The Corsair. A selection of five works from major figure of English poetry and of the Romantic movement, Lord Byron.Bound together in one volume (commonly found with Byron's works from this period). In a contemporary full calf binding, with decorative gilt to the spine.With the following works:'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and Other Poems' (1814) - Seventh edition, half title is present.'The Giaour, a Fragment of a Turkish Tale' (1813) - A new edition, with some additions. Half title is present.'The Bride of Abydos. A Turkish Tale' (1813) - The first edition, second issue, with twenty-two lines to page forty-seven and no errata slip (Randolph's Studies for a Byron Bibliography) bound without half title.'The Corsair, a Tale' (1814) - First edition, second issue (Randolph's Studies for a Byron Bibliography). Half title is present.'Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte' (1814) - Eighth edition, half title is present as well as four pages of advertisements.A fantastic selection from one of the most famous literary and social figures in British history. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, cracking to the joints and hinges are starting, but firm. Despite this, boards remain fairly firm. Scuffing and marks to the boards. With loss to the head and tail of the spine and with a crack running vertically down its centre. Internally, generally firmly bound, with front endpaper loosening slightly. Pages are generally bright and clean, with only minor toning to the endpapers and the odd spot. Good Only. …

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Title
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and Other Poems; The Giaour, A Fragment of a Turkish Tale; The Bride of Abydos: A Turkish Tale; The Corsair, A Tale; Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte
Author
Lord Byron
Publisher
John Murray 1813-1814, London
Publication year
1813
Condition
Good Only
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 5"

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