1849 "The Byron Gallery of Engravings" Illustrations of Lord Byron's Poetry

Item Details

An 1849 book fully titled The Byron Gallery of Highly Finished Engravings, Illustrating Lord Byron’s Works. With Selected Beauties From His Poems. Elucidated by Historical and Critical Notices; Together with a Sketch of His Life, Containing Important and Unpublished Matter, by Robert B. McGregor. This book featuring numerous black-and-white illustrations of Lord Byron’s poetry was published in 1849 by Robert Martin of New York. This copy of the book is presented in a full red leather binding with gilt cover decoration including the name ‘Sarah Sigman.’ on the front cover

Condition

- front hinge broken; front board detached; leather mostly detached from spine; wear and staining to covers; corner and edge wear; bowing; page discoloration and foxing; fading; general moderate to heavy wear.

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Item #

17NAS111-151