1907 - Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson|Gifted As School Prize

Published 1907
Macmillan and Co., Limited, Publishers/ London

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) was a British poet and one of the most celebrated figures of the Victorian era. Appointed Poet Laureate in 1850, he gained widespread acclaim for works such as In Memoriam A.H.H., The Charge of the Light Brigade, and Idylls of the King, a poetic retelling of Arthurian legends. His poetry, known for its lyrical beauty and deep emotional resonance, explored themes of love, loss, heroism, and the passage of time. Tennyson’s mastery of verse and ability to capture the spirit of his age secured his legacy as one of England’s greatest poets.

Hardcover. Full red calf leather binding with gilt school crest/insignia to front board. Gilt border detail to both boards. Raised bands to spine. Elaborate pink and gilt floral detail to spine. Gilt lettering to spine. Marbled edges to all sides with matching marbled endpapers. Binding tight. Clean pages. Inscription noting this was given from headmaster at Aysgarth School to a student as a gift/prize. 646pp.

Aysgarth School is a distinguished independent preparatory day and boarding school situated in Newton-le-Willows, near Bedale in North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1877 by Reverend Clement Hales, the school first opened in the village of Aysgarth and moved to its present location in 1890.

Condition: Near Fine

Size: 5” x 7 1/2”

A superbly preserved school prize binding in an uncommon yet so beautiful with pink leather detail to spine. This stands as both a tribute to Tennyson’s enduring verse and a testament to the scholastic traditions of a bygone era.