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The Gallery of Byron Beauties; Portraits of the Principal Female Characters in Lord Byron's Poems.
Lord Byron

Publication Date: 1864
Publisher: David Bogue
Book Price: $1,250.00
Shipping: US$ 10.82
Bookseller: Heldfond Book Gallery, Ltd. ABAA, ILAB
(San Anselmo, CA, USA)

Illustrated with 39 Superb tissue-guarded full page hand-coloured plates. 4to. 6.5" x 10". Lavishly bound in full blind and black embossed calfskin.Ornate fleural motifs to spine, front and rear covers. Raised bands. Gilt titles. All edges gilded. Covers moderately rubbed. Closed tears afflicting 2 plates which have been professionally repaired.Mild, marginal sporadic foxing, not affecting images. A Very Good copy of the most rare hand-coloured issue. Absolutely charming.

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