Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
£454
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
London: John Murray, 1812. First edition, Randolph's second variant (with 'forego' on p. 97 and BB3 a cancel) of Canto 1-2, 4to, engraved plate of Romaic handwriting, loosely inserted is scrap of paper inscribed 'C. Blundell Esq., Ince', bookplate of Thomas Weld-Blundell [of Ince Blundell Hall], contemporary diced calf with ticket of B. Fry of Manchester, early inscription of Mr Richd. Rushforth at head of front free endpaper, rubbed, joints split, upper cover virtually detached
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.