817 - Byron, (G.G.N.).

Byron, (G.G.N.). Poems, on his own domestic circumstances. Fare thee well. Dublin, W. Espy, 1816. Large 8°. 15 pp. Stapled, bound in a modern cloth cover and cloth slipcase with a ribbon, and enclosed in a modern brown cover and slipcase (slipcase with handwritten numbering). First edition. Very rare. — Following his separation from his wife Annabella, Byron wrote two famous poems in March 1816, “Fare Thee Well!” and “A Sketch from Private Life.” At Byron’s request, both were printed by John Murray for private use. Only a few copies of each remain. Both poems also appeared in “The Champion” on April 14, accompanied by disparaging comments. On April 24, Byron left England and never returned. - Pages somewhat discolored or with light-colored edges, occasionally slightly stained; corners worn and some with small missing areas, crease marks. - Bookplate “EX P.G. LIBRIS SKINOS” and handwritten number on slipcase. - From the collection of Heinz Peter Barandun.