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[Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord]
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Don Juan. Cantos I–XVI. London: Thomas Davison and John and H. L. Hunt, 1819–1824
- Paper, ink.
6 vols., 8vo (8 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 226 x 140 mm, uncut). Occasional minor spotting and browning, but generally very clean. Original publisher's boards, color varies, original printed spine labels; some wear and chipping of spine labels, spine of first volume skillfully repaired.
First octavo edition of the first two cantos, first edition, largest format, of the rest. When John Murray reprinted the first two cantos of Don Juan, he did so at first at first in a large octavo, printed at 9s 6d; a year later, in 1820, he added an edition in a smaller octavo format, priced at 7s. These Wise refers to as "large paper," or "demy octavo," and "small paper," or "foolscap octavo." When Leigh Hunt and his brother assumed publication of the poem in 1823, these two formats were maintained, and a third, much smaller one, was added (the so-called "common" edition).
First octavo edition of the first two cantos, first edition, largest format, of the rest. When John Murray reprinted the first two cantos of Don Juan, he did so at first at first in a large octavo, printed at 9s 6d; a year later, in 1820, he added an edition in a smaller octavo format, priced at 7s. These Wise refers to as "large paper," or "demy octavo," and "small paper," or "foolscap octavo." When Leigh Hunt and his brother assumed publication of the poem in 1823, these two formats were maintained, and a third, much smaller one, was added (the so-called "common" edition).
Literature
Wise II, pp. 4-8; Randolph, pp. 74, 82-3, 86-7, and 91; Tinker 571
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.