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London: Thomas Davison; John Hunt; John and H. L. Hunt, 1822-24. Hardback. Good. 7" by 4.5". None. A sought after set of Lord Byron's epic poem, this set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI. Lord Byron's complete 'Don Juan', in the publisher's original paper boards. This set including the first editions of Cantos VI to XVI.Volume I, Cantos I. and II., published by Thomas Davison in 1823, the first octavo edition. Originally published in a large paper format in 1819. Half-title is present Volume II, Cantos III., IV., and V, the fifth edition published by Thomas Davison in 1822. Half-title is present. Volume III, Cantos VI., VII., and VIII., the first edition, published by John Hunt in 1823. Issued without a half-title. Two pages of adverts to the rear, dated July 1823.Volume IV, Cantos IX., X., and XI., the first edition, published by John Hunt in 1823. Issued without a half-title. Four pages of adverts to the rear, dated September 1823.Volume V, Cantos XII., XIII.,…

Don Juan is a long poem by Lord Byron, based on the legend of Don Juan, which Byron reverses, portraying Juan not as a womanizer but as someone easily seduced by women.