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London: John Murray, 1818. hardcover. near fine. 16 +257pp., deckled edges, 8vo, handsomely rebound in 1/2 brown calf, red leather spine label, marbled boards. London: John Murray, 1818. First Edition. Fine with very little scattered foxing.

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a lengthy narrative poem in four parts written by Lord Byron, published between 1812 and 1818. The poem describes the travels and reflections of a world-weary young man who believes his country to be corrupt and embarks on a journey to foreign lands in a quest for spiritual renewal.