GARETH AND LYNETTE, ETC. London: Strahan & Co., 56, Ludgate Hill, 1872. Small octavo, original green fine bead grain cloth stamped in gold and blind, edges untrimmed, yellow coated endpapers. First published edition. Publisher's slip advertising the sixth edition of LONDON LYRICS by Frederick Locker tipped onto front free endpaper. Collects "Gareth and Lynette" and "The Last Tournament," two "Idylls of the King," part of Tennyson's Arthurian cycle which finally established his fame and popularity. Ashley Library VII, pp. 136-37. Tinker Library 2089. Spine panel slightly darkened, spine ends and corners show wear, some rubbing to front and rear covers, a sound, good copy. (#129194).
Price: $35.00
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