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Click here to see our other books! Recollections of the Life of Lord Byron R. C. Dallas 1824 Charles Knight : London 9" by 6" xcvii [4], 2-344pp SUMMARY A smart first edition of R. C. Dallas's biography of the final years of the life of George Gordon, Lord Byron. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with a facsimile plate of Byron's handwriting. Usually bound as the frontispiece, the plate is present here bound after the 'preliminary statement'. The first edition of this biography of literary icon Lord Byron, examining his life between the years 1808 and 1814. The work of R. C. Dallas, who was acquainted with Byron through his sister's marriage to Byron's uncle, George Anson Byron. Including excerpts from personal letters of Byron, which where in Dallas's possession. Byron's executors obtained an injunction against publication, and Dallas died shortly thereafter. This work, edited by Dallas's son, was published almost immediately, and contains an account of the dispute over the publication of the Byron letters. CONDITION Rebacked, in a half calf binding, with original boards restored and back strip laid down. Significant rubbing to boards, joints and back strip. Hinges strained but firmly held. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with instances of significant spotting throughout. 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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