Antique Tennyson "Enoch Arden" book, 1865

Enoch Arden, etc. by Alfred Tennyson, D.C.L., Poet Laureate, Edward Moxon & Co., Dover Street, London, 1865 -First Year Edition , 178 pages, Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars

Victorian binding: Full red morocco leather, gilt-stamped on front board, spine in compartments richly gilt, gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt (AEG), all pages intact, strong binding. Has green ribbon bookmark.

Provenance notes: ink ownership inscription: Frances Fowler, October 1st 1865

Later name and date: Harold Hammond, 6 Nov. 1938

This valuable deluxe edition features an ornately gilt-decorated full leather cover in rich burgundy, with elegant gold embossing showing a classical urn design on both the front and spine. All edges gilt. A true collector’s item, ideal for lovers of classic poetry and fine bookbinding.       

Measurements 11cm/4.3" x 16,7cm/6.6".

There are some spots and yellowing on some pages, (mostly mirror, title pages and flyleaves), some wear on leather cover corners, please see the photos.

Your order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible, shipping via Royal Mail. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.

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