Finden's illustrations of the life and works of Lord Byron.
Book Description
Two vols. 8vo; ( 24 x 18 cm); engraved half-titles, engraved frontispieces, 127 engraved plates, occasional light foxing, patterned endpapers; contemporary red blind-stamped morocco, lavishly gilt decorated with floral motifs, spine gilt lettered and decorated, all edges gilt; a very attractive set.
Blackmer 208 for the first edition.
Dealer Notes
This finely bound two volume set contains the beautiful engravings by the Finden brothers, drawn from original works by famous artists such as Turner, Westall & David Roberts.
Author
[BYRON]; BROCKEDON, W[illiam].
Date
1837.
Publisher
London, John Murray,
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