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Byron, George Gordon, Lord; Cruikshank, Robert
BYRONIANA [Containing:] DON JUAN [with] ENGLISH BARDS AND SCOTCH REVIEWERS [with] MISCELLANEOUS POEMS
BYRONIANA [Containing:] DON JUAN [with] ENGLISH BARDS AND SCOTCH REVIEWERS [with] MISCELLANEOUS POEMS
Author: Byron, George Gordon, Lord; Cruikshank, Robert
Edition: First and Early Editions
Place of Publication: London; Glasgow
Publisher: T. Dolby; John Hunt; James Starke; John Bumpus
Publication Date: 1823-1824

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Wise II pages 4-8: "Cantos vi to xvi were published by John Hunt in three sizes; Large Paper...Small Paper...and a 'Common' edition (18mo.) price 1s. per Vol. These last, the publisher stated in his advertisements, were printed "to prevent piracy."

Don Juan, Byron's satirical, epic poem, was originally published in 6 volumes. Cantos I and II were published on 15 July 1819, and cantos III, IV, and V were published on 8 August 1821. John Hunt was the official publisher from Canto VI-XVI. Canto XVII was never finished.

18mo., Seven parts. In Very Good condition. Bound in full calf, boards diced with gilt floral roll, nicely rebacked with paneled spine, black label with gilt titling. Some wear to boards. Bookplate of Anne Margaret Drummond to the front pastedown. Light foxing and toning throughout.

This volume contains the following: Don Juan. Cantos I. to V.
London: T. Dolby, [1822].
[2], 292 pages. 3 hand-colored plates by R. Cruikshank. A New Edition.

Don Juan. Cantos VI.-VII.-VIII.
London: John Hunt, 1823.
vi, [7]-97, [1] pages. Issued without a half-title, lacking ads.

Don Juan. Cantos IX.-X.-XI.
London: John Hunt, 1823
72 pages. Issued without a half-title, lacking ads.

Don Juan. Cantos XII.-XIII.-XIV.
London: John Hunt, 1823
83, [1] pages. Issued without a half-title, lacking ads.

Don Juan. Cantos XV and XVI.
London: John Hunt, 1823.
62 pages. Issued without a half-title, lacking ads. Including 'errors of the press' note.

English Bards and Scotch Reviewers; A Satire.
Glasgow: James Starke, 1824.
xiv, [15]-54 pages. Half-title present. A New Edition.

Miscellaneous Poems.
London: John Bumpus, 1824.
xx, [21]-72 pages. With frontispiece portrait.

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