The Byron Gallery of Highly Finished Engravings, Illustrating Lord Byron’s Works. With Selected Beauties from His Poems. Elucidated by Historical and Critical Notices; Together with a Sketch of His Life, Containing Important and Unpublished Matter. [Leather Bound] Robert B. (Byron) McGregor

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Original 1864 D. Appleton and Company publication. Cover has wear and the back board is loose. Pages are clean. Engravings are clean and all still have protective paper covering.

This 1864 edition offers a captivating exploration of Lord Byron’s life and works through exquisite engravings, insightful historical notes, and a comprehensive biographical sketch. Published by the renowned D. Appleton and Company, it provides a rare glimpse into the world of one of the Romantic era’s most celebrated and controversial figures. Despite its age and wear, this volume remains a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts of Romantic literature, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the works and enigmatic life of this influential literary icon.

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Original 1864 D. Appleton and Company publication. Cover has wear and the back board is loose. Pages are clean. Engravings are clean and all still have protective paper covering.

This remarkable 1864 volume offers a captivating glimpse into the life and works of Lord Byron, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures of the Romantic era. Published by the esteemed D. Appleton and Company, this edition features a collection of exquisite engravings that vividly illustrate scenes and characters from Byron’s renowned poems, such as “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” and “Don Juan.” Accompanying these stunning visual interpretations are insightful historical and critical notices that provide invaluable context and depth to the poet’s masterpieces. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive biographical sketch of Byron, shedding light on the fascinating and often scandalous details of his life, including previously unpublished material. Despite its age and wear, this volume remains a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts of Romantic literature, offering a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of one of the era’s most influential and enigmatic literary icons.

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