[BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824)]. Don Juan. London: Thomas Davison [cantos I-V] and John Hunt [cantos VI-XVI], 1819-1824.
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[BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824)]. Don Juan. London: Thomas Davison [cantos I-V] and John Hunt [cantos VI-XVI], 1819-1824.
6 works in 3 volumes, I-II: quarto (292 x 222 mm) and III-XVI: octavo (216 x 129 mm). Half-titles, publisher's advertisements; erratum slip at beginning of canto XV. (Scattered spotting in quarto volume.) Quarto volume: Early half calf gilt, marbled sides, top edge gilt, uncut (light rubbing to extremities); octavo volume: modern half calf.
FIRST EDITIONS, LARGE PAPER ISSUES OF CANTOS III-XVI (or vols. 2-6). Randolph records that there were 1,500 copies of the large-paper issues printed (against 2,500-3,500 of the small-paper and 16,000-17,000 of the "Common edition").
Lord Byron's epic satirical poem "Don Juan" follows the adventures and romantic escapades of its titular character, blending humor, social commentary, and poetic craftsmanship. Hayward 222; Randolph, pp.69, 82-4, 86-8.
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