Lot 25
  • 25

Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord
  • Werner, A Tragedy. London: John Murray, 1823 [1822]
  • Paper
8vo (225 x 144mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (without "The End" on p.188), 7pp. publisher's adverts dated November 1822 at end, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, collector's blue cloth folding box, spine slightly rolled, two spots of soiling to lower wrapper, some light spotting to title page

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 13 January 1987, lot 477

Literature

Griffith and Jones p.58; Wise II p.43

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

According to Murray's records from November 1822, 5000 copies of Werner were printed, 4900 of which were sold out within the first year. It was the last of Byron's works to be published by Murray, who had fallen out of the poet's favour even before the publication.