1814 Lara, a Tale and Jacqueline, a Tale

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First Edition, Leather Binding

The first edition of this work published by J. Murray of Albemarle Street, rebacked in a full calf binding with the original calf laid down to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste down. Ink inscriptions to the second blank page. Lara, A Tale, a rhymed tragic narrative poem, was first published anonymously by Lord Byron in 1814 alongside Jacqueline, a Tale, a poem which was not written by him. In this first edition, there is no indication that separate authors wrote each narrative poem; however, we now know that Lord Byron wrote Lara, a Tale, and the English poet Samuel Rogers wrote Jacqueline, a Tale. 2 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.