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1850 2 Vols in 1 The Works of Lord Byron with a Life and Illustrative NotesLondon: 1850A richly illustrated collection of Byron’s works, complete in two volumes bound as one, with a biographical “Life” and extensive notes, bound in a handsome full morocco. -
1974-1994 13Vols Byron's Letters and JournalsLondon: 1974-1994The complete thirteen volume set of the letters and journals of Lord Byron in their original dust wrappers, including the scarce supplementary volume. -
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1898-1904 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1898-1904The complete thirteen volume edition de luxe of the poetry, letters and journals of Lord Byron. A limited edition work, initialled by the publisher, and illustrated throughout. -
1936 A Devotionarie Book of John Evelyn of Wotton 1620-1706London: 1936A limited edition of John Evelyn's religious devotional work, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden. -
1824 Recollections of the Life of Lord ByronLondon: 1824A smart first edition of R. C. Dallas's biography of the final years of the life of George Gordon, Lord Byron. -
1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando PoLondon: 1863An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa. -
c1879 Memoirs of John EvelynLondon: c1879A beautiful copy bound in full vellum of the memoirs of John Evelyn. -
1819 Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John EvelynLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1840 The Life of Lord Byron; With His Letters and JournalsPhiladelphia: 1840The US first edition of Thomas Moore's insightful biography on the life and work of his friend, Lord Byron. -
1833 3vol Letters and Journals of Lord Byron Thomas Moore Illustrated 3rdLondon: 1833The third edition of the collection of Lord Byron's letters and journals, edited by Thomas Moore, illustrated throughout. -
1848 The Life of Mrs Godolphin John Evelyn BiographyLondon: 1848A copy of John Evelyn's memoir of the British courtier 'Margaret Godolphin'. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn Edited by BrayLondon: 1819A detailed edition of the life and memoirs of diarist John Evelyn. -
1914 Seven Letters of John Evelyn Facsimile Limited Edition ScarceOxford: 1914A wonderful copy of this limited edition work, featuring seven letters written by John Evelyn. -
1819 2vol Memoirs of John Evelyn Life Writings Diary Correspondence Charles ILondon: 1819A rich wealth of information about the goings-on of the seventeenth century, from the perspective of a gardener and diarist. -
1840 17 Vols The Works of LORD BYRON By Thomas MooreLondon: 1840A uniformly bound in the original publishers boards of this uncommon edition of Thomas Moore's definitive collection of the works of Lord Byron. -
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1824 Recollections of the Life of Lord Byron R. C. Dallas 1st Ed PresentationLondon: 1824A nicely presented first edition of these detailed set of accounts on the life of prolific author, Lord Byron. -
1852 4Vol Edward Bray Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn Charles I PlatesLondon: 1852-1857The Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S., author of "Sylvia". -
1827 5Vols William Bray Memoirs Of John Evelyn Esq With Correspondence IllusLondon : 1827The diaries of the other great British 17th century diarist, and rival to Pepys, John Evelyn. -
1827 5 Vols MEMOIRS of JOHN EVELYN Diary William BrayLondon : 1827John Evelyn's famous memoirs in a deep navy full calf binding with elegant gilt tooled decoration.