Alfred Lord Tennyson — Poems

London, Edward Moxon & Co. 1868. Leather. A full morocco binding, collecting many pieces of Tennyson's impressive body of poetic work. A copy of the 19th edition, bound in full black morocco, with with gilt lettering to the spine, decorative marbled endpapers, and full gilt text block edges. British poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was Poet Laureate throughout a large portion of the reign of Queen Victoria, and his work significantly influenced the creative work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His critically acclaimed poetry includes The Charge of the Light Brigade, Crossing the Bar, The Lady of Shalott, and In Memoriam A. H. H.  Several of his poetic phrases are recalled still today, including, perhaps most prominently the expression 'Nature, red in tooth and claw&apos. This title includes The Arabian Nights, The Lady of Shalott, The May Queen, and many more works. Bound in full black morocco. Externally, smart. Moderate rubbing to extremities. Small losses to rear spine tips and front board bottom edge. Very slight warping of boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd minor handling mark. The odd scuff to gilt text block edges. Ink inscription to front blank. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .