Poems Original and Translated
by George Gordon, Lord Byron
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Published by S. and J. Ridge of Newark, 1808. Half-title, Frontis (of Harrow School), Dedication, 174 pp., with "said" misspelled on p. 115 and "Stanza 6" correctly numbered on page 29. Bookplate of former owner (loosely inserted) & his dated signature. A scarce, complete copy with the half-title as issued and with "Childish Recollections" removed by the printer (mid-printing) at Byron's request. A later, unauthorized edition was issued by Ridge with an 1811 watermark. This authorized copy is on unwatermarked paper (See Wise 1:10). Bound in handsome full morocco by Bayntun; spine with raised bands and attractive gilt detail and title. Fine.
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- Bookseller
- Kinnelon Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 353
- Title
- Poems Original and Translated
- Author
- George Gordon, Lord Byron
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd
- Publisher
- S. and J. Ridge
- Place of Publication
- Newark
- Date Published
- 1808
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Signed Binding
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