1870 Rare Vellum 1stED -Legend of King Arthur, The Holy Grail by Alfred Tennyson

Author: Alfred Tennyson.
Title: The Holy Grail and Other Poems.
Publisher: London, Strahan and Co., 1870. First Edition. 
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" x 4".
Binding: Very good contemporary full vellum binding with gilt-lettered dark green morocco spine label, all edges tinted red, decorative marbled endpapers (binding firm and attractive, light age toning and minor handling wear, as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (pages generally bright and clean, scattered foxing chiefly to the preliminary leaves and final page as shown, otherwise remarkably well-preserved).

Estimate: (USD 300–400)

The book: A desirable first edition of one of Alfred Tennyson's most important Arthurian publications. Issued in 1870, The Holy Grail and Other Poems contains four major poems from the Arthurian cycle: The Coming of Arthur, The Holy Grail, Pelleas and Ettarre, and The Passing of Arthur. These works helped establish the Victorian vision of King Arthur and the Round Table, blending medieval romance, spiritual allegory, and poetic grandeur in a manner that profoundly influenced later interpretations of the Arthurian legend.

The author: Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain for more than four decades, was among the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era. His mastery of language, musical verse, and exploration of faith, duty, and heroism secured his place among the great figures of English literature. The Arthurian poems remain among his most enduring achievements and continue to shape the popular imagination of Camelot and its legendary king.