1821-1824 Letter to **** ******, on The Rev. W. L. Bowles' Strictures The Deformed Transformed Werner A Tragedy
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Early Edition, First Edition, Leather Binding
Three volumes bound in one.
Containing: Letter to **** ******, on The Rev. W. L. Bowles' Strictures. The second edition of the work, with the six page addenda incorporated into the text. An interesting work regarding the life and writings of Pope.
The Deformed Transformed. The first edition, first variant with signature F misprinted as G to page eighty one. Bound without half title or advertisements. Scarce. Heavily influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Werner, a Tragedy. The first edition, first issue without 'The End' and publisher's imprint to page 188. Bound without the advertisements. Originally intended to be published with Heaven and Earth but was ultimately published on its own.
With the bookplate of Lady Stanley to the front paste down.
An impressive collection of the works of the influential Romantic poet, Lord Byron. His poetry is characterised by the use of blank verse, allusive imagery, heroic couplets, and complex structure.
Condition
In full calf with blind stamp detail Externally sound with rubbing to the joints and spine resulting in cracking to the joints. Marks to the boards. Bookplate to front paste down. Bookseller label to front paste down. Mark to rear board. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with marginal age toning and the odd spot.
Good
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