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Alfred Tennyson. Elaine, by Alfred Tennyson. Edward Moxon & Co., London, 1868.
Price: US$223.72 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Edward Moxon & Co., London 1868. Folio (42cm x 31cm). 84 pages, 9 full-page illustrations by Gustav Doré. The Poem 'Elaine' is part of the cycle of twelve Poems 'Idylls of the King' by Alfred Tennyson. Published between 1859 and 1885 it retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights. This large size book is an early edition from 1868 and has nine full page illustrations by the famous illustrator Gustave Doré. Wonderful, if you are a fan of Lord Tennyson's poems, illustrated books and knights and Maidens. Book is in good to very good condition regarding the age. Gilt text block edges and the blue cloth is richly decorated with gilt ornamental work and gilt text on spine and front board. Illustrations are protected by tissue papers (complete). Some external wear, rubbing and tears (esp. spine ends and board corners, see photos). Some spotting/staining to few pages otherwise clean and bright.
Seller: Nik's Bookstore Versandantiquariat, PBFA, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
Alfred Tennyson. Enid, by Alfred Tennyson. Edward Moxon & Co., London, 1868.
Price: US$256.78 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Edward Moxon & Co., London 1868. Folio (42cm x 31cm). 107 pages, 9 full-page illustrations by Gustav Doré. The Poem 'Enid' is part of the cycle of twelve Poems 'Idylls of the King' by Alfred Tennyson. Published between 1859 and 1885 it retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights. This large size book is an early edition from 1868 has nine full page illustrations by the famous illustrator Gustave Doré. Wonderful, if you are a fan of Lord Tennyson's poems, illustrated books and knights and Maidens. Book is in very good condition regarding the age. Gilt text block edges and the blue cloth is richly decorated with gilt ornamental work and gilt text on spine and front board. Illustrations are protected by tissue papers (complete). Some external wear, rubbing and tears (esp. spine ends and board corners, see photos). Miniscule spotting to few pages otherwise clean and bright.
Seller: Nik's Bookstore Versandantiquariat, PBFA, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
TENNYSON, Alfred; DORE, Gustave (Illus.). Elaine. Edward Moxon and Co, 1868.
Price: US$599.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1868 Elaine Idylls of King Arthur Vivien Guinevere Alfred Tennyson Gustave Dore Elaine was one of the preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. She most prominently appears in Thomas Malorys Death of Arthur but also appears in Alfred Tennysons Idylls of the King. This 1868 edition of Tennysons portrayal of Elaine was published by Moxon and includes the highly desirable art of Gustave Dore. Item number: #30582 Price: $599 TENNYSON, Alfred; DORE, Gustave (Illus.) Elaine London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1868. Details: Collation: Complete o [6], 84 o 9 full-page engraved plates References: Allsobrook 183 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Decorative red cloth Size: ~16.75in X 12.5in (42.5cm x 31.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 30582 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
TENNYSON, Alfred. Enid. Edward Moxon and Co, 1868.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1868 HUGE Idylls King Arthur ENID Illustrated Gustave DORE ART Alfred Tennyson A fascinating collection of Gustave Dores art! Alfred Tennysons cycle of poetry provides tales from legends and myths regarding King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, The Holy Grail, and the Lady of the Lake. The utmost of folktales, this 1868 enormous tome contains Tennysons Enid from the Idylls of the King and, perhaps more importantly, Gustave Dores famed illustrations. A truly impressive, enormous volume! Item number: #21606 Price: $750 TENNYSON, Alfred Enid London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1868. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [6], 107, [1] o 9 Dore engravings Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Decorative cloth Size: ~16.5in X 12.25in (42.5cm x 31cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21606 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Tennyson, Alfred ; Gustave Doré. Idylls of the King. Edward Moxon and Co., London, 1868.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Enid, Vivien, Elaine, and Guinevere : the four parts in one volume, each with half title, dated title page, and list of illustrations. 107, 49, 84, 41 pages; with frontispiece, and the 36 plates as called for. Impressive unrestored sound contemporary binding (Dickers & Son, London), with marbled endpapers, and edges gilt; joints and edges rubbed. Very light peripheral foxing to a few leaves of text, and to lowest inch of bottom margin of Guinevere plates (more pronounced on the final four leaves of text, and worse on blank rear endpapers). Light rippling to lower third of leaves throughout, with tideline verso to later plates - in a few instances a faint tideline is present to the right margin of a plate (see last photo). Overall a lovely example. 17 x 12.6 inches.
Seller: The Odd Book (ABAC, ILAB), Wolfville, NS, Canada