Vintage Poetical Works Of Lord Byron Hardcover Book by Gall & Inglis, London

Condition: Fair to Good — noticeable exterior wear including scuffs, fraying at spine ends and corners, significant rubbing and chipping on spine and edges. Both front and rear hinges cracked, front board loose but still attached. Pages toned with age, some foxing and spots present especially on engraved plates. Prior library bookplate to inside front board (American Seamen's Friend Society Marine Library Association), remnants of bookplate inside back cover. Old pressed leaves embedded between pages. Gold gilt page edges mostly intact.

Features stunning red cloth hardcover with elaborate black and gilt decoration, front board and spine; worn but visually striking. Title: The Poetical Works Of Lord Byron With Life. Includes steel engravings. Publisher: Gall & Inglis, Edinburgh & London (Bernard Terrace / 25 Paternoster Sq.)

Classic poetry by Lord Byron, iconic 19th-century English poet. Includes life, poems, and illustrations/engravings.

No publishing date visible, roughly late 19th century (Victorian era, likely 1880s-1890s). 20+ years old, qualifies as vintage collectible.

Pressed botanical specimens observed between pages. Good candidate for display or restoration, or as a reading/reference copy for classic poetry collectors.