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[Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord]
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- [Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord]
- Don Juan. Cantos I-XVI. Thomas Davison, 1819 [Cantos I-II]; 1819-1821 [Cantos III-V]; John Hunt, 1823 [Cantos VI-XIV]; John and H. L. Hunt, 1824 [Cantos XV-XVI]
- Printed book
6 volumes, 4to and 8vo, FIRST EDTIONS, 4to volume with half-title, original boards, original paper labels on spines; [together with:] Don Juan...A new edition [of Cantos I and II]. Thomas Davison, 1819, 8vo; Don Juan. Cantos III, IV, and V...fifth edition, revised and corrected. Thomas Davison, 1822; the 8 volumes preserved in five matching quarter morocco fleece-lined boxes, some occasional spotting, some slight splitting to joints, some staining and further wear to boards, some neat repairs and restoration to spines
Literature
Wise A Byron Library pp.63-67
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."
"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
A FINE SET OF THE FIRST EDITION OF PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK OF POETRY PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND BETWEEN PARADISE LOST AND THE PRELUDE.