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1855-92 The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A strikingly bound first edition set of the poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, a lovely set of the popular Victorian's works.
A striking uniformly bound set of the poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Bound by Wood of London.
Alfred Tennyson was the Poet Laureate for most of Queen Victoria's reign, securing great success during his lifetime. His poems still live on, with him becoming one of the most popular British poets ever. His poems include 'Ulysses', 'The Lady of Shalott', and 'Lady Clara Vere de Vere'.
This set contains:
'Maud, and Other Poems', published in 1855. The first edition. Bound without the adverts, so it is unclear which impression.
'Enoch Arden, etc', published in 1864. The first edition. Bound without the adverts, so it is unclear which impression.
'The Holy Grail, and Other Poems', published in 1870. The first edition. Bound without adverts.
'Gareth and Lynette, etc', published in 1872. The first edition. Bound without adverts.
'Queen Mary: A Drama', published in 1875. The first edition, first impression, with 'beheld' misspelt as 'behled' to page 126. Bound without adverts.
'Harold: A Drama', published in 1877. The first edition. Bound without adverts.
'Becket', published in 1884. The first edition. Bound without adverts.
'Locksley Hall, Sixty Years After, etc', published in 1886. The first edition, early issue, with half-title to four lines, and an electrotype symbol to fly-title.
'The Death of Oenone, Akbar's Dream, and Other Poems', published in 1892. The first edition.
Bookplate of George Abraham Crawley to the front paste downs. Crawley was an artist and designer, who designed Crowhurst Place and Westbury House.
Bookplate of L. R. Rawlings to the recto of the front endpapers.
In a full morocco binding, bound by Wood of London. Externally,smart. Small patches of rubbing to the joints. Light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spines of 'The Holy Grail' and 'Becket'. A few light handling marks to the boards. Small bump to the rear board of 'The Holy Grail'. Spines are a touch faded. Bookplate to the front paste downs and to the recto of the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall: Near Fine
- Creator:Alfred Tennyson (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1855-92
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- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 947P20D1stDibs: LU8925244927712
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