Lara, a Tale; Jacqueline, a Tale
New York: Eastburn, Kirk & Co., 1814. Hardcover. Printed by D. & G. Bruce. 136 p.; 15 cm. Publisher's beige paper over boards; black spine and cover titles. Publisher's advertisements on back board; both boards printed within decorative border. Pages untrimmed. Lara written by Lord Byron; Jacqueline written by Samuel Rogers. Printer statement on title page verso. Early Am. Imprints, ser. 2 (Shaw & Shoemaker), 31056. The two poems were first published together in London in 1814. Former owner's name on title page: S.L. Keene. The New York edition is much scarcer than the London edition. In Very Good- Condition: cover is soiled and lightly stained; ends of spine and corners are rubbed; some loss of paper on spine; lightl foxing and browning throughout; otherwise clean and tight. Very Good -. Item #003826
Price: $285.00