Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord
Volume from Byron's library
£1,764
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
Luttrell, Henry. Lines written at Ampthill Park, in the Autumn of 1818. London: John Murray, 1819. First edition, 4to, half-title, inscribed "Carlingford 1882", original boards, uncut, with pencil inscription 'Bought at the sale of Lord Byron's books July 1827' on front free endpaper, also with near contemporary inscription 'Bought from J. Wilson', Lord Carlingford's armorial bookplate, spine rubbed, with small circular label at foot of upper board with the number '1036'
Footnote
Note: Pencilled note on front endpaper by William St Clair. "Bought from Laywood, August 1987. No reason to doubt that this is a book from Lord Byron's library. It is noted in the sale catalogue for 6th July 1827 as item 223 'Fitzpatrick's Lines Written at Ampthill Park 1819', sold to 'Singer' for 3 shillings. Luttrell was a friend of Byron in his dandy days in London, much admired for his wit. In letters from Italy Byron thanks Murray for sending him works by Luttrell, especially Letters to Julia. The note opposite and above (the pencil note stating 'Bought at the sale of Lord Byron's books July 1827' and the inscription 'Bought from J. Wilson' indicate that previous owners have been concerned to maintain the record of the provenance. Lord Carlingford's books were evidently dispersed - my copy of Trelawny's Adventures of a Younger Son also bears his signature and bookplate. I leave it to future generations to check whether the label on the outside ('1036') can be identified with the Carlingford sale and if the label below [it] is marked 223.'
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.