Sardanapalus : a tragedy. ; The two Foscari, a tragedy. ; Cain, a mystery / By Lord Byron
1821, First Edition. London : John Murray. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Very impressively finished. Raised bands and gilt blocking to spine, with a modern gilt-blocked leather title label. New endpapers. Pages are in a very good and clean condition, with just some light foxing evident around the prelims. and end pages. Some light yellowing noticeable around the page edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 439 pages; Physical description: viii, 439p. 23.5cm. Subjects: Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria, active 668 B.C.-627 B.C. -- Drama -- English literature. Referenced by: Stratman 847. Referenced by: Wise, T. J. II, 32. Issue point: the word "Sardanapalus" appears without subtitle on the half-title. Item #220014
Price: €225.00