The works of Alfred Tennyson - Poet Laureate
1870, 1st Edition in this form. New York : E. & J. B. Young, [n.d., ca.1870]. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorative cloth over bevelled boards. Front panel has an inlain motif of an angel and a harp, surrounded by gilt borders, floral patterns and gilt-decorated title. Blind tooling to the back panel with series title and vignette. All edges gilt. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Previous owner's inscription to recto frontis. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 738 pages; Description: iv, 738p. frontis. (port.) ; 19cm. Subjects: Tennyson, Alfred (1809-1892) -- anthologies -- collections -- Victorian literature -- Victorian poetry. Series: The landscape series of poets. Front cover title: Tennyson's poetical works. Text in double columns and within single-line borders throughout. Item #181200
Price: €125.00