Elaine / by Alfred Tennyson ; illustrated by Gustave Dore
1967, First Edition. London : Edward Moxon. Finely bound in gilt-blocked, morroco-backed boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor, scattered foxing. All edges gilt. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 84 pages; Physical desc. : 84p. : illus. , frontis. , plates ; 42 x 31cm. Subjects: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. - Elaine - Illustrations. English poetry - 19th century - Victorian poetry. Tennyson - Idylls of the King. Notes: Publisher's device to title page. The plates, which are steel engravings by Gustav Dore, are dated 1866. All 9 plates have tissue guards. Item #178966
Price: €325.00