[LYTTON, Edward Bulwer.]
Leila, or The Siege of Granada: and Calderon, the
Courtier. By the author of Eugene Aram, Rienzi &c.
Illustrated with splendid engravings from drawings by
the most eminent artists, under the superintendence
of Mr. Charles Heath.
BARON LYTTON'S LEILA
London & Paris: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green and Longmans, and Delloy and Co., 1838.
8vo (9" tall). Full red crushed morocco. Superb early
Victorian binding with gilt raised bands, ornate gilt
tooling to the panels and boards. Blind dentelles and
all edges gilt. Armorial bookplate.
Baron Lytton was an immensely popular nineteenth
century poet whose writing is noted for its energy and
versatility.
£180.00
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