The Works of Tennyson.
by Alfred Tennyson
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada
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About This Item
Author: Alfred Tennyson.
Title: The Works of Tennyson.
Publisher: London, Published by Strahan and Co, 1870. (1873 for the 11th book being the fourth book of Idylls of the King).
Language: Text in English.
Size: Box: 8.5" X 6" X 4". Books: 5" X 3".
Pages: Over 2000 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's white full-cloth gilt decorated (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown, spine slightly tanned - as shown). All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, very rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
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The Book: This 1870 rare Victorian edition of "The Works of Tennyson," spanning 11 volumes, is a comprehensive collection of the poetry by Alfred Tennyson, one of the most popular British poets. This set includes notable works such as "Idylls of the King," which captures the Arthurian legend, "The Princess," and "The Holy Grail," among others. The final volume, published in 1873, completes the series with the fourth book of "Idylls of the King."
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- Bookseller
- MFLIBRA Antique Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1577212023729
- Title
- The Works of Tennyson.
- Author
- Alfred Tennyson
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, Published by Strahan and Co, 1870. (1873 for the 11th book being the fourth book of Idylls of the King).
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1870
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Edges
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- Fine
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....