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The Life and Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in Twelve Volumes, Limited Ed., 1898

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The Life and Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in Twelve Volumes, Limited Edition. London: MacMillian and Co., Limited, 1898. Moroccan leather and paper bound gilt hardcovers with gilt top edges. A set of 12 antique leather bound books of the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) with a biography. This edition was planned and published by the author, his son, and the publishers six years before the author's death. The first volume contains a complete chronology his writings and an introduction memoir by his son. His famous works include "The Lover's Tale," "Idylls of the Kings," "The War," and many others. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Lord Tennyson (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1898
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. some small amounts of foxing.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 12-1241stDibs: LU2605113198741

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