Books

London, John Murray/Thomas Davison, 1810-21. 8vo. Bound in 6 uniform near contemp. hcalf. Richly gilt spines. Wear to spine-ends. Gilt lettering. Upper part of spine on the first volume loosening. Light wear to edges. All but one are Murray imprint. In general clean and fine, on good paper. An interesting collection of nearly all of Byron's works and here with many first editions.

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.