Description: Click here to see our other books! Don Juan. Cantos III, IV and V. Lord Byron 1821 Thomas Davison : London 7" by 4.5" [7], 4-218, [2pp.] SUMMARY The first edition of Cantos III, IV, and V of Lord Byron's important and influential epic poem 'Don Juan'. First Edition,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, small paper issue, of cantos III, IV, and V of 'Don Juan'. Collated, with all issue points as stated by Francis Lewis Randolph in 'Studies for a Byron Bibliography'. It is not known how many copies of this work were printed in the small paper edition, as stated by Thomas James Wise in his Byron bibliography (p5). Half-title is present. Endpapers have been renewed.'Don Juan' is Lord Byron's satirical epic poem, an important feat of Romantic poetry. Byron portrays Don Juan as 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. Bound in a quarter cloth library binding, with the label of Nottingham Public Reference Library to the front. Library stamps dotted throughout the work, including to the title page. CONDITION Bound in a quarter cloth library binding, with the label of Nottingham Public Reference Library to the front. Externally, sound, with slight rubbing to joints and extremities. Spine has darkened a little, with discolouration to the library label and board extremities. Endpapers have been renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with the occasional scattered spotting and library stamps dotted throughout the work. Overall Condition: 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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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: Thomas Davison
Author: Lord Byron
Binding: Cloth
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1821
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
