Sardanapalus, A Tragedy; The Two Foscari, A Tragedy. ; Cain, A Mystery

by Lord Byron, George Gordon

$150 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First edition, issue with “Sardanapalus/ A Tragedy”. 1 vols. 8vo. Later half burgundy morocco. Upper cover detached, some chipping to head of spine, light spotting of text. Randolph p. 75; Wise “Byron” II, p. 32. Item #21202 Byron's tragic poem based upon the Greek version of the myth of Sardanapalus, the last Assyrian King. Byron's addition to the myth was a favorite devoted slave-girl who helped

• Binding: Leather

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