BYRON, GEORGE GORDON NOEL, LORD | A Group of Three First Editions

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BYRON, GEORGE GORDON NOEL, LORD

A Group of Three First Editions

The Siege of Corinth. A Poem. Parisina.; A Poem. London: John Murray, 1816. 8vo (5 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.; 142 x 227 mm). Half-title, publisher's advertisements at end. Original drab wrappers, manuscript title to upper wrapper in the hand of James Watt; edges slightly feathered. In custom red cloth covered slipcase and folding chemise. First edition. Griffith and Jones 40; Wise I: 106. Inventor James Watt's copy — Poems. London: John Murray, 1816. 8vo (5 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.; 140 x 226 mm). Half-title, publisher's advertisements; some closed marginal tears, some soiling to half-title and final leaf. Stitched as issued. First edition, second issue, and includes one of Byron’s most famous lyrics, “Fare Thee Well!” (pp. 21-24). Wise I:112 — The Prisoner of Chillon, and Other Poems. London: John Murray, 1816. 8vo (5 1/2 x 9 in.; 145 x 228 mm). Half -title, notes and publisher's advertisements at end; minor offsetting. Original drab wrappers; minor spotting, some chips to edges. First edition, Randolph’s state A (page 61 blank, list of Byron’s poems and imprint on page 62). Wise I:113

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A fine group of first editions in original wrappers