1855 - Poems By Alfred Tennyson

Published 1855
Ticknor and Fields, Publisher/ Boston

In Two Volumes/ Complete

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) was a distinguished English poet and the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign. Renowned for his masterful command of meter and language, Tennyson's works often explored themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. His famous poems include "The Lady of Shalott," "Ulysses," and "In Memoriam A.H.H.," the latter written in memory of his close friend Arthur Hallam. Tennyson's ability to blend lyrical beauty with deep emotional resonance secured his place as one of the most beloved and influential poets of the Victorian era. His work continues to be celebrated for its rich imagery and profound exploration of the human experience.

Hardcover. Full leather with beautiful floral gilt tooling/detail to spine. Gilt lettering to spine. Blind embossed detail to boards border. Gilt dentelle detail to boards. Brown endpapers. Inscription to fly sheet noting given as a gift to a friend in 1856. Bindings tight. Clean/crisp pages. Gilt to all edges. 

Size: 4 1/2” x 7”

A VERY beautiful 2-volume set from the 19th century of this acclaimed poet’s works!