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Complete Works of Lord Byron translated by Benjamin Laroche, edition Hachette 1868–1869, four bound volumes in demi cuir, in French, 2010 pages.
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Complete and very high-quality set: 4 volumes of the Complete Works of Lord Byron, a definitive French edition, translated by Benjamin Laroche and published by the prestigious Librairie L. Hachette et Cie in Paris in 1868-1869.
This edition remains one of the most esteemed Byronic translations of 19th-century French literature. Benjamin Laroche (1797-1852), a major translator of the era known notably for his translations of Shakespeare, here adapts the entire main works of the English poet with textual fidelity and poetic elegance.
Complete Text Content
Volume 1 (1868) — First Series
Biographical notice on the life and career of Lord Byron.
Hours of Laziness (Poems of Youth)
- Poésies Diverses (complete collection of lyrical pieces: To Caroline, To Marion, Damoëls, Oscar d'Alva, La Coquette, etc.)
Childe-Harold (major romantic narrative poem in 4 cantos)
Volume 2 (1869) — Second Series: Dramas
- Manfred (a dramatic poem in 3 acts, inspired by Faust by Goethe)
Le Corsaire (adventurous narrative poem)
Le Giaour (oriental poem)
Volumes 3-4 (1869) — Fourth Series
- Don Juan (complete satirical epic with 16 chants, translator's preface, comprehensive table of contents, academic notes)
Masterpiece by Byron, approximately 800-1,000 pages.
Philosophical satire of society with picaresque adventures.
Format and Edition
- Format: In-12 pratique (7.1 in × 4.7 in) — common 19th-century reading format.
- Printer: Alphonse Moussin, Coulommiers (Seine-et-Marne)
- Edition: New edition (revised and expanded)
- Pagination: complete and well numbered.
Pagination status: No missing pages observed.
Decoration:
Repeated gold motifs (stylized lily patterns)
Gold fillets delimiting the back sections.
Gold edition for each volume (I, II, III, IV)
Title 'Works of Lord Byron' in gold letters
Decorative gold borders outlining the structure.
Condition of the binding: very good
Dishes without notable clicking
- Preserved back with intact bite.
Coins and rounding well maintained
Cover intact, homogeneous vintage patina.
No modern restoration detectable
Interior Pages
Ivory period paper (1868-1869) with natural brown patina
Excellent robustness, without extreme fragility.
Light age spots (normal for a 155-year-old), subtle.
No major foxing (significant humidity stains)
Typography: Clear and sharp characters, highly legible.
Title pages: perfectly preserved, with black ink intact.
Vintage white guard uniforms, intact.
Stitches: Solid and regular
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Complete and very high-quality set: 4 volumes of the Complete Works of Lord Byron, a definitive French edition, translated by Benjamin Laroche and published by the prestigious Librairie L. Hachette et Cie in Paris in 1868-1869.
This edition remains one of the most esteemed Byronic translations of 19th-century French literature. Benjamin Laroche (1797-1852), a major translator of the era known notably for his translations of Shakespeare, here adapts the entire main works of the English poet with textual fidelity and poetic elegance.
Complete Text Content
Volume 1 (1868) — First Series
Biographical notice on the life and career of Lord Byron.
Hours of Laziness (Poems of Youth)
- Poésies Diverses (complete collection of lyrical pieces: To Caroline, To Marion, Damoëls, Oscar d'Alva, La Coquette, etc.)
Childe-Harold (major romantic narrative poem in 4 cantos)
Volume 2 (1869) — Second Series: Dramas
- Manfred (a dramatic poem in 3 acts, inspired by Faust by Goethe)
Le Corsaire (adventurous narrative poem)
Le Giaour (oriental poem)
Volumes 3-4 (1869) — Fourth Series
- Don Juan (complete satirical epic with 16 chants, translator's preface, comprehensive table of contents, academic notes)
Masterpiece by Byron, approximately 800-1,000 pages.
Philosophical satire of society with picaresque adventures.
Format and Edition
- Format: In-12 pratique (7.1 in × 4.7 in) — common 19th-century reading format.
- Printer: Alphonse Moussin, Coulommiers (Seine-et-Marne)
- Edition: New edition (revised and expanded)
- Pagination: complete and well numbered.
Pagination status: No missing pages observed.
Decoration:
Repeated gold motifs (stylized lily patterns)
Gold fillets delimiting the back sections.
Gold edition for each volume (I, II, III, IV)
Title 'Works of Lord Byron' in gold letters
Decorative gold borders outlining the structure.
Condition of the binding: very good
Dishes without notable clicking
- Preserved back with intact bite.
Coins and rounding well maintained
Cover intact, homogeneous vintage patina.
No modern restoration detectable
Interior Pages
Ivory period paper (1868-1869) with natural brown patina
Excellent robustness, without extreme fragility.
Light age spots (normal for a 155-year-old), subtle.
No major foxing (significant humidity stains)
Typography: Clear and sharp characters, highly legible.
Title pages: perfectly preserved, with black ink intact.
Vintage white guard uniforms, intact.
Stitches: Solid and regular
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Details
Number of Books
4
Subject
Literature, Poetry
Book Title
Œuvres Complètes de Lord Byron traduites par Benjamin Laroche — Edition Hachette 1868-1869 — 4 tomes
Author/ Illustrator
Lord Byron / Benjamin Laroche
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1868
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
2010
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