1823 Don Juan. Cantos XII. - XIII. - And XIV.

Description

First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

The first edition, second issue, "Small Paper" edition, published December 17th 1823. The first issue, large paper edition was published on December 1st 1823.

Collated, with all issue points called for in Francis Lewis Randolph's 'Studies for a Byron Bibliography', including the watermark of 'J. Whatman'. As stated in the bibliography, it is unknown how many copies of this issue of the first edition were published, but it is thought to be around 2,500 to 3,000.

Bound in the publisher's original boards, rebacked with the spine laid down. With a label from Nottingham Reference Library to the front board.

Comprised of Cantos XII. - XIII. and XIV of Lord Byron's famous epic poem, Don Juan. Written between 1819 and 1824, this work explores the Spanish folk legend of Don Juan, a man who is usually portrayed as a womaniser, although here is painted as the victim, seduced by women.

With a library issue plate to the front paste down and a bookseller label to John Stacy.

With the occasional library stamp, including to title page. Issued without the half title and with two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear, as called for.