1819 Don Juan Cantos I and II Lord Byron First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Don Juan Cantos I and II Lord Byron 1819 Thomas Davison : London 11" by 8.5" [5], 4-227, [1pp] SUMMARY The sought after first edition of the first two cantos of Lord Byron's important 'Don Juan'. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The true first edition of the first two cantos of 'Don Juan'.Bound without the half-title.'Don Juan' is Lord Byron's satirical epic poem, an important feat of Romantic poetry. Byron portrays Don Juan has a man easily seduced by women, rather than a womaniser. The character, but not the plot, is taken from the legendary Spanish libertine figure.Byron's poem is written in ottava rima across sixteen cantos. Upon the publication of the first cantos in 1819 the poem was criticized as immoral.Bookplate of Robert Cassidy to the front paste down. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Front joint is a little cracked. Some light rubbing to the boards and spine, with just a few light marks to the boards and spine. Head of the spine is lifting a little. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots, heavier to the first and last few pages. Small patch of worming to the front paste down, front endpaper, title page, and to all pages until page 141, becoming much smaller from page 3. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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