TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD Group of first or early editions . [London: various publishers], 1840-80. Comprising nine titles in ten volumes. Each bound in matching contemporary green morocco by Tout for W.H. Smith, each volume rebacked in modern green morocco gilt with red lettering labels. First editions include In Memoriam, Enoch Arden, Harold: a Drama, Poems 1842, The Cup and the Falcon, Gareth and Lynette, etc. Of interest is a copy of the 1879 edition of The Lover's Tale with manuscript leaves interspersed recording the changes from the 1833 pirated edition. Sizes vary, largest 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (17 x 11.5 cm). Not collated for printings, ads, half-titles, etc. and thus sold as is, a few spots to boards, an attractive group overall. C
TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD Group of first or early editions . [London: various publishers], 1840-80. Comprising nine titles in ten volumes. Each bound in matching contemporary green morocco by Tout for W.H. Smith, each volume rebacked in modern green morocco gilt with red lettering labels. First editions include In Memoriam, Enoch Arden, Harold: a Drama, Poems 1842, The Cup and the Falcon, Gareth and Lynette, etc. Of interest is a copy of the 1879 edition of The Lover's Tale with manuscript leaves interspersed recording the changes from the 1833 pirated edition. Sizes vary, largest 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (17 x 11.5 cm). Not collated for printings, ads, half-titles, etc. and thus sold as is, a few spots to boards, an attractive group overall. C
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