This antique hardcover book features the complete poetical works of Lord George Gordon Byron, published by D. Appleton & Company in 1848. The edition is unstated. The book is in poor condition, with age - appropriate damage to the cover such as scuffing, soiling, staining, and shelf - wear. The spine cover has large open tears, holes, and a loose binding cloth strip. The text block is gilded but shows tarnishing, scratching, and soiling. Pastedowns and free - endpapers have stains, soiling, and foxing. The front free - end has written script and is becoming unbound, exposing mull. The pages are yellowed, stained, rippling, and foxed, but areas protected by illustration papers have less yellowing. Despite the condition, the pages are intact and legible, and the bindings are generally intact though occasionally exposed.
If you own this antique book of Lord Byron's works, it's more of a collectible than a daily - use item. To handle it, make sure your hands are clean to avoid further soiling the pages. When opening the book, do it gently to prevent the already fragile bindings from getting more damaged. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow down the yellowing and fading process. Since the front free - endpapers are starting to come loose, you might want to consult a professional bookbinder if you wish to preserve it better. Remember, it's an old book, so be extra careful when flipping through the pages to keep them intact.
