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Lot 452
Sale 2687 - The Collection of Amb. & Mrs. Alexander Weddell - The Virginia House Museum
Apr 10, 2019
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[LITERATURE] TENNYSON, (LORD) ALFRED maud, and other poems
London: Edward Moxon, 1855. Presumed first issue. Small 8vo. 8 pp. of advertisements at back wanting, although the last leaf advertising Tennyson's poems present. With a facsimile leaf of the first issue of "Charge of the Light Brigade" at rear and sections of "Maud" tipped in throughout. Later 19th century full crushed green morocco; richly gilt spine compartments; top edge gilt, others untrimmed; dentelles gilt; maroon endpapers; by Bedford. Boards slightly discolored, joints lightly rubbed; some minor foxing to text. Ex-library with manuscript notation in pencil and call number in pencil to the verso of the front free endpaper as well as the title-page. First appearance of Charge of the Light Brigade.