Elaine by TENNYSON, Alfred - 1867

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

London: Edward Moxon, 1868. The original green bevelled-edged boards are worn and frayed, gilt lettering and decoration to front and spine, page block has become detached and is loosely inserted between the boards. Front brown endpapers creased and torn; 8 of the superb Dore illustrations remain (the frontispiece 'The Body of Elaine on its way to King Arthur's Palace' has been removed). Some spots of browning to pages; the plates are predominantly very good (most tissue guards are creased and/or torn). Extra postage required.. Hardcover. Acceptable. Illus. by Gustave Dore.

New York: Cassell, Petter, & Galpin, 1867 Book. Illus. by Gustave Dore. Very Good +. Hardcover. First American Edition. Elephant Folio. (1) 84 (8) pp, tissue protected frontis of Tennyson bust, list of 9 illustrations with cover sheets, facsimile letter regarding the exlusive publication of Elanine with Dore's steel plate examples in America (1866); The Text and Steel Plates of Elaine; publisher's catalogue of books. First American Edition, 1867. Pencilled name at top edge prelim with only the faintest foxing to same. Rubbed and frayed top fore-edge corners with light edge wear to boards and age-toned spine and board edges, else, Pristine Interior. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Red cloth with plain and gilt embossed decorative boards, teal blue endpapers, and gilt text block edges..

Cassell, Petter & Galpin. Good with no dust jacket. 1867. Hardcover. E--Wear, rubbing, some staining to covers. Binding sound. Text clean of highlighting, underlining or other pen/pencil marks. Due to size and/or weight of the book I can only ship it domestic mail. A Little Store that's BIG on Service. Tracking on every package. ; Ex-Library .

London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1867. First edition. Cloth. Good. 16.5" by 12.5" . Gustave Dore. The first edition in large folio of Alfred Tennyson's narrative poem 'Elaine' with full page illustrations by Gustave Dore. Originally published in 'Idylls of the King' (1859-85). This is the first separate edition, published in large folio and featuring nine striking full page plates by celebrated artist Gustave Dore, and concerned with Elaine ('Lancelot and Elaine'). Collated, complete. With half title.Based upon the story of Elaine of Astolat, lady from the castle of Astolat who dies of her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot in Arthurian legend. Written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, one of the leading English poets in the nineteenth century, Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, light loss to rear board. Front hinge slightly strained. Binding generally firm. Light spotting scattered to… Read More

1868 Elaine Idylls of King Arthur Vivien Guinevere Alfred Tennyson Gustave Dore

Elaine was one of the preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. She most prominently appears in Thomas Malory's "Death of Arthur" but also appears in Alfred Tennyson's "Idylls of the King". This 1868 edition of Tennyson's portrayal of Elaine was published by Moxon and includes the highly desirable art of Gustave Dore.

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TENNYSON, Alfred; DORE, Gustave (Illus.)

Elaine

London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1868.

Details:
· Collation: Complete
o [6], 84
o 9 full-page engraved plates
· References: Allsobrook 183
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Decorative red cloth
· Size: ~16.75in X 12.5in (42.5cm x 31.5cm)

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1867 BEAUTIFUL 1ed Tennyson Elaine King Arthur Lancelot Guinevere Idylls DORE
Elaine was one of the preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. She most prominently appears in Thomas Malory's "Death of Arthur", but also appears in Alfred Tennyson's "Idylls of the King". Tennyson's poem of 'Elaine' is best illustrated by Gustave Dore in this 19th-century Moxon edition.
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TENNYSON, Alfred
Elaine
London: Moxon, 1867. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [6], 84
o 9 Dore engravings
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~17in x 12.75in (43cm x 32cm)
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New York: Cassell, Petter, And Galpin, 1867. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Gustave Dore. None. None 12.5 x 17 x .5 inches volume with original leather, impressed and highly gilt cover, spine, and back. Spine has begun to crack. Some pages have foxing, most are clean. Oversized book with large illustrations and covers.Tennyson Elaine King Arthur Lancelot Guinevere Idylls of King DORE Art Elaine was one of the preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. She most prominently appears in Thomas Malory s Death of Arthur , but also appears in Alfred Tennyson s Idylls of the King . Tennyson s poem of Elaine is best illustrated by Gustave Dore in this 19th-century edition. Oversized or heavy volume, additional shipping charges will apply. Please ask for additional photos prior to purchasing. We are happy to send additional photos. 1LR

Rare original poetry book with cloth covered boards, copyright 1880 by J. W. Shoemaker & Co. This edition published in 1906 by the Penn Publishing company, Philadelphia. From the estate of my great-great grandfather.Includes many unique poems and recitations such as "To a skull", "Uncle Daniel's Introduction to a Mississippi Steamer", "The Leak in the Dyke", etc. More well-known poetry includes "Song of Birds", "Old Ironsides", and "Bannock Burn" by Robbie Burns. Light rubbing and bumps to outside spine edges. Back cover and interior cloth covered board has a stain at top. Original owner's name and address from 1908, but no other writing or marks. First 2 pages have a stain at top, but text of 192 pages of poetry and recitations is totally clean with light tanning of pages.

Comet Press Books, New York, 1956, Fine Hardcover / no dustjacket, 56 pages, 5.5" x 8.25". Inscribed by author on ffep.

New York, Grove Press, 2022, trade paperback, 272 pp, Advance Uncorrected Proof (ARC), New. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings in bright, pictorial card covers, no dustjacket as issued. The pieces in this collection, written between 1956 and 1961 and including short fiction, a radio play, and a stunning early novel, offer startling insights into Cohens imagination and creative process. Cohen explores themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire in all its sacred and profane dimensions to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence. ISBN 9780802160478

2015 - Stated First Edition - Limited Edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title-page "Fran Marie, Friend for many years," - "Unlike the tradition of most books of poetry, Ransom includes photos and paintings." - book: near fine - tight, sound, and square - pages are clean and unmarked - dj: near fine

Trumansburg, NY: Out of Step Press. Fine with no dust jacket. 2016. Numbered Edition; First Printing. Pamphlet. The author's non-linear poem about the billeting of soldiers in civilian homes in wartime. Copy 89 of a limited edition of 250. Folded into the form of a letter, the work was letterpress printed in wraps of handmade "combat paper" made from military uniforms. The author says: "Some time ago-maybe a year, maybe two? I had a conversation with some of my Combat Paper brothers (well, the kids call them their combat paper uncles, so it follows…) that led to me writing the poem "Quartering." Which was informed by them, of course, and by all the rooms I'm in, and by imagining what is really required of all the caregivers I love. It's a thought experiment: if we tore down the barracks at military hospitals and offered incentives for Americans in the surrounding neighborhoods to quarter injured service members, what would the honest instructions… Read More

Plainfield: North Atlantic Books, 1976. First Edition, 8vo. [60pp], no pagination. Softcover, pictorial wraps. Very good condition, faint creasing, slight rubbing, top corner bumped and back cover small stain. This project was partially supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., a federal agency. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.

Singapore: Math Paper Press. Very Good. 2012. First Edition. Softcover. 9810728492 . Printed white wrappers, show moderate soil; light vertical crease front cover. Two Poem anthology, arising from the accidental advocacy of one poet, coming off the back of her love for walking about in the less beaten paths in Singapore. In a series of chapbooks borne of the Babette's Feast public gathering of writers.; 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall .

Palermo Edizioni Arte e Pensiero, 1947, paperback. Poetry, text in ITALIAN. SIGNED, inscribed by Giosue Sparito (pseudonym of Enrico Fagone). 123 pages. Softcover. Good used condition: binding unglued from spine, covers edgeworn, page margins tanned.

Winnetka, IL: Vixen Press, 1985. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Fine. 20pp, colophon; six colored wood engravings by Caryl Seidenberg. 9.5" x 6.5" This is #222 of 250 copies only, set in Centaur and Arrighi types and printed by hand on dampened Rives heavyweight. Signed under the colophon by Seidenberg and by Friedberg.

NY: Exposition Press, 1976. Burgundy leatherette boards, bright gilt lettering. Pages [63] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Semi-transparent waxpaper dust jacket, appears to be original; in new archival mylar, age discoloration at edges and spine, some edge wear, small bit missing. The author graduated Kennett (Missouri) High School in 1973. Copy of newspaper [DDD] article about the KHS reunion on Jan 18, 2004 laid in. Now also available is a signed copy, same condition but without the transparent dust jacket. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Good+.