Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord

informing him that "Murray has thought proper at his own wish - & peril -- & profit (if there be any) to publish the Giaour" and notifying him that the published text includes additional material "which renders it a little less unfinished (but more unintelligible than before)", so any review of the work by Hodgson should be based on the published edition and not the earlier text, 2 pages, 4to, [Maidenhead], 6 June 1813, integral address leaf, postmarked, traces of seal, slight spotting, seal tear not affecting text

Sale in these rooms, 21 July 1983, lot 230; Albin Schram; sale of his collection, Christie's, London, 3 July 2007, lot 27

Byron's Letters and Journals: Volume 3, ed. Marchand (1974), p.57

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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The publication of Byron's Oriental romance, The Giaour, in 1813 came at the height of his popularity and consolidated his literary reputation. John Murray had printed 15 copies of the poem in March 1813, which Byron had sent to friends before finally agreeing that the poem be published in his own name. The Giaour was advertised in The Morning Chronicle the day before this letter was written. It was natural that one of the pre-publication copies should have been given to Hodgson, a friend from Cambridge who shared his literary interests, including his love of the Augustan poets, and was a frequent contributor to The Critical Review and Monthly Review.