{"product_id":"lord-byron-victorian-leather-poetry","title":"Illustrated Victorian Lord Byron Poetry Book Full Leather","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eA richly bound Victorian edition of \u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eThe Poetical Works of Lord Byron\u003c\/em\u003e, this is the kind of book that immediately earns a second look. The full leather binding is densely decorated in gilt, the spine is handsomely panelled, and the text block is finished with bright gilt edges. Inside, the book is very heavily illustrated, with engraved plates protected by tissue guards, giving it the visual drama collectors want in a nineteenth century gift book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eByron was one of the defining literary figures of the Romantic period, known for poetry filled with passion, conflict, travel, melancholy, and rebellion. Victorian readers continued to prize his work long after his death, and publishers like Gall \u0026amp; Inglis responded with decorative editions meant to be read, gifted, and displayed. This copy captures that appeal beautifully. It has the literary weight of a major English poet, along with the decorative presence that makes antique leather books so desirable on a shelf or table. A strong choice for collectors of Romantic literature, ornate Victorian bindings, and illustrated poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Lord Byron [d]Title | The Poetical Works of Lord Byron [d]Publisher | Gall and Inglis [d]Date | Undated, circa 1850s to 1860s [d]Edition | Victorian illustrated edition [d]Binding | Full leather with elaborate gilt tooling, raised bands, all edges gilt [d]Dimensions | 6.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Origin | Edinburgh and London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The full leather binding retains its elaborate gilt decoration and the boards remain attractive. General rubbing and wear to the leather is present throughout, with noticeable wear at the corners and extremities consistent with age and handling. A small split is present in the binding, though the book remains sound and holds together well. The gilt edges remain bright. The interior is heavily illustrated with numerous engraved plates, each with tissue guards. Foxing is present throughout the text block, with heavier spotting to some plates and their surrounding leaves. No markings or inscriptions noted. A handsome antique copy with honest wear appropriate to a well-kept Victorian leather binding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51081584443670,"sku":"AMD-02750","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Drews_Books_3.3-3160.jpg?v=1772834472","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/lord-byron-victorian-leather-poetry","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}