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Byron, Lord
Mad, bad and dangerous to know. This was Lady Caroline Lamb's opinion on meeting Byron. It didn't put her off. In fact it was Bryon who terminated their relationship six months later as he couldn't cope with her. It takes one to know one as they say. Byron's childhood had been marred by his father's cavalier attitude to money which was the only thing Byron inherited from him at his death when Byron was only three. More happily Byron was left Newstead Abbey by his great uncle the 'wicked Lord Byron'. Newstead was however in a state of (romantic) disrepair. With Childe Harold in 1812 he found early and lasting fame. Then notoriety with his relationship with his half sister. An enforced spell on the continent followed and finally the tragic but heroic fight in Greece where he is still a national hero. In between he wrote some of the finest romantic poetry ever penned.
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1814 The Corsair A TaleLondon : 1814This popular text of love and adventure has gone on to inspire operas, music and ballets. -
1822-24 Don JuanLondon: 1822-24A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI. -
1814 The Corsair, Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, and LaraLondon: 1814A collection of three poetical works of Byron bound in one volume, a smart calf bound collection of early editions. -
1813-16 Poetry of Lord ByronLondon: 1813-16A collection of the popular poetry of Lord Byron, this volume included six first and early editions of the infamous poet's works. -
1829 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1829The works of famous Romantic poet Lord Byron in four uniform pocket sized volumes. -
1832 The Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1832-3The collected works of Lord Byron with a biographical sketch by Thomas Moore. -
1814 2vols in 1 Lara, a Tale and Jacqueline, a TaleLondon: 1814A first edition copy of Lord Byron's two narrative poems concerning the fates of Lara and Jacqueline, rebacked in a lovely full calf binding. -
1819 3 vols The Works of Lord ByronLondon : 1819An early complete three volume set of the works of Lord Byron. -
1816-17 The Prisoner of Chillon, Manfred, The Lament of TassoLondon: 1816-17Three of Byron's poems bound in one volume, all early or first editions, a wonderful volume of Byron's poetical genius. -
1824 The Poetical Works of Collins, Gray, and Beattie: With Lord Byron'sLondon: 1824A pocket-sized collection of the poetical works of Beattie, Collins, Gray, and Byron, illustrated with a detailed engraved frontispiece. -
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. -
1830 Illustrations to the Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1830Pictorial edition of the poems of Lord Byron engraved under superintendence of Charles Heath, first edition. -
1819 Don Juan Cantos I and IILondon: 1819The sought after first edition of the first two cantos of Lord Byron's important 'Don Juan'. -
1821 Don Juan, Cantos III, IV, and VLondon: 1821The first edition of Cantos III, IV, and V of Lord Byron's impressive and important epic poem 'Don Juan'. -
1821 Marino Faliero, Doge of VeniceLondon: 1821The first issue of Byron's popular blank verse tragedy set in 14th century Venice, complete with the half title and adverts. -
1820 Don Juan Cantos I and IILondon: 1820An early edition of the first two cantos of Lord Byron's 'Don Juan', the important satirical Romantic epic poem, this volume reprinted during Byron's life. -
1829 8Vol The Works of Lord Byron, with Don JuanLondon: 1829Published only five years after his death, this eight volume set of the works of infamous Romantic poet, Lord Byron, is uniformly bound in half calf, and features a two volume edition of 'Don Juan'. -
1881 Poetry of Byron Chosen and Arranged by Matthew ArnoldLondon: 1881The first edition of Matthew Arnold's selection of the poetry of Lord Byron, with a lengthy introduction to the poet and his works. -
1812 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and Other PoemsLondon: 1812The fourth edition of Cantos I and II of 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage', Lord Byron's important poem that rocketed him to fame. -
1821 Marino FalieroLondon: 1821A first edition of Lord Byron's blank verse tragedy play regarding the Doge of Venice, Marino Faliero. Published alongside his poem 'The Prophecy of Dante'. -
1923 Poems of Lord ByronLondon: 1923A scarce limited edition copy in a charming half vellum binding of Lord Byron's poems. -
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. -
1821 A Vision of JudgementLondon: 1821The first edition of Robert Southey's poem attacking the modern poets of his day, most especially targetting Lord Byron. -
1813 The Poems of Lord ByronLondon: 1813-16A beautifully bound collection of Lord Byron's poetry. A selection of first edition issues of his poems, with a finely executed fore-edge painting depicting the castle of Chillon. -
1765 The Trials of Lord Byron, Lord Grosvenor and Duchess Dowager of KingstonLondon: 1765-1776A sammelband of prominent eighteenth century legal cases, which deal with cases of bigamy, adultery and murder. These four uncommon publications form the account of proceedings during trial. -
1821 Marino Faliero Doge of Venice Lord Byron First Impression BayntunLondon: 1821A first edition of this play and poem by 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. -
1818 Childe Harold's Pilgrimage Canto IV 1st Ed Scarce Variant Lord ByronLondon: 1818A scarce variant of the first edition, second issue of Lord Byron's Canto IV from his lengthy poem, 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'. -
1815-1823 3vol in 1 Marino Prophecy Dante Werner Hebrew Byron First EditionLondon: 1815-1823Three first edition second issue copies of a selection of Lord Byron's works, bound together in a half leather binding with marbled paper boards. -
1876 Lord Byron Vindicated Or Rome and Her Pilgrim E W Preston First EditionLondon: 1876An interesting very scarce work, being a long poem covering the topics of Rome, Fame, Love, Byron and more. The first edition of this work penned under the pseudonym 'Manfred'. -
1810 Lord Byron's English Bards and Scotch Reviewers a SatireLondon: 1810A third edition of English Bards, and Scotch Reviewers; a Satire by Lord Byron. -
c1809 English Bards and Scotch Reviewers a Satire by Lord ByronLondon: c1809A forgery of the first edition of English Bards, and Scotch Reviewers, a Satire by Lord Byron. -
1823-75 6vol Works of Lord Byron Leather Binding Childe Harold Doge of VeniceLondon: 1823 - 1875A handsomely-bound collection of the works of Lord Byron. -
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. -
1811 English Bards and Scotch Reviewers By Lord Byron Fourth EditionLondon : 1811English Bards and Scotch Reviewers the first major satire by Lord Byron was prompted by the savage, anonymous criticism this received (now known to be the work of Henry Peter Brougham) in the Edinburgh Review prompted his first major satire. First publish -
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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.