Poems by Alfred Tennyson (1860) | Illustrated | Moxon & Co., Publisher

A striking illustrated Victorian edition of Alfred Tennyson Poems, published in 1860 by Edward Moxon & Co., London, in its original navy gilt-decorated publisher’s cloth.

This volume displays the mid-19th-century Victorian gift book detailing with richly embellished floral boards with ornate spines. Inside this volume is illustrated throughout by leading artists of this period which bring to life Tennyson’s most celebrated works as Mariana, The Lay of Shalott, The Sea-Fairies, Ulysses and Morte d’Arthur.

Published By Tennyson’s close friend, Edward Moxon, this 1860 edition represents one of the most desirable illustrated nineteenth-century printings being a highly collectible contemporary issue prized for its artistic content, binding and quality.

A handsome and substantial volume, equally suited to collectors of Victorian poetry, illustrated books, or decorative 19th-century bindings.

Beveled edged boards. Binding tight/sound. Gilt to all edges. Interior pages clean with scattered foxing and age toning. 375pp.

Condition: Very Good++

Size: 6 1/2” x 9”

This beautifully illustrated Tennyson volume is a timeless example of Victorian literary and artistic craftsmanship. Would make a distinguished addition to any poetry o antiquarian library.