The Laureate's country : a description of places connected with the life of Alfred Lord Tennyson
1891, First Edition. London : Seeley and Co. Good copy, in the original gilt-blocked white cloth boards, now lightly foxed and dust-toned. Corners and endbands somewhat rubbed. Text block remains tight and strong, with faint foxing scattered throughout. A scarce and well-preserved copy overall. Notes; This is one from a limited first edition of 160 copies (cf. Hallam Vol. 2, p. 363). Item #462682
Physical description; 4 preliminary leaves, 111, [1] pages, [12] leaves of plates : frontispiece (portrait), illustrations ; 27 cm. Notes; With many illustrations from drawings by Edward Hull (1854-1924). Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Church, Alfred John 1829-1912. Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron 1809-1892 Homes and haunts England. Poets, English 19th century Biography. Lincolnshire (England) Description and travel 19th century. Isle of Wight (England) Description and travel 19th century. England Intellectual life 19th century. Literary landmarks England.
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