1869 Rare Elegant Vellum Edition - In Memoriam by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

An elegant Victorian keepsake edition of Tennyson’s great poem of grief, faith, and consolation, beautifully bound in vellum with red-tinted edges. 

Author: Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Title: In Memoriam.
Publisher: London, Strahan and Co., Publishers, 56 Ludgate Hill, 1869.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" x 4".
Pages: 211 pages.
Binding: Very good full vellum binding with gilt-ruled boards and a black morocco title label to the spine, lettered in gilt. All edges tinted red. Beautiful marbled endpapers with decorative gilt-patterned turn-ins. Light natural soiling and toning to the vellum, as shown. Protected in a removable mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content, bright and clean overall, with foxing mostly limited to the preliminary leaves and final page, as shown. This copy bears an attractive decorative bookplate to the front pastedown, adding further charm and collectible appeal.

Estimate: USD $250-$300.

The book: A handsome 1869 edition of In Memoriam, one of the defining poetic works of the Victorian age. Written in memory of Arthur Henry Hallam, Tennyson’s beloved friend, the poem moves through grief, doubt, love, faith, and the slow search for meaning after loss. This copy is especially appealing for its refined small-format presentation, full vellum binding, red-tinted edges, marbled endpapers, and elegant private-press feel.

The author: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and one of the most celebrated poets of the nineteenth century. His works, including In Memoriam, Idylls of the King, The Princess, and Maud, helped shape the voice of Victorian poetry, combining musical language with deep emotional and philosophical reflection.