{"product_id":"1912-first-edition-tennysons-guinevere-by-pre-raphaelite-florence-harrison","title":"1912 First Edition - Tennyson's GUINEVERE by Pre-Raphaelite Florence Harrison","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Illustrated by Florence Harrison.\u003cbr data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"396\"\u003eGuinevere and Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"427\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Glasgow \u0026amp; Bombay, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Ltd., 1912. First Illustrated Edition by Florence Harrison.\u003cbr data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" x 7\".\u003cbr data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"565\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xiv-156 pages.\u003cbr data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original publisher’s gilt-decorated brown cloth binding, with an elaborate Art Nouveau design by Florence Harrison to the upper cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"884\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light scattered foxing throughout mainly on the text pages - as shown, with a neat contemporary gift inscription dated 1918 on the first blank page - as shown).\u003cbr data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e24 exquisite tissue-guarded tipped-in color plates mounted on card\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e12 full-page black-and-white illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and numerous decorative line drawings throughout by Florence Harrison. All plates are present and in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 500 – 700). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the rare 1912 first illustrated edition by Florence Harrison of \u003cem data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eGuinevere and Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a lavish production by Blackie \u0026amp; Son at the height of the Edwardian illustrated gift-book movement. With its profusion of tipped-in color plates and decorative drawings, the volume embodies the romantic and medievalist revival in English book art. Copies complete with all 24 color plates, tissue guards, and additional illustrations, as here, are increasingly scarce, particularly in the original gilt-stamped cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1972\"\u003eAlfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892)\u003c\/strong\u003e was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s reign and remains one of the most beloved poets in English literature. His \u003cem data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003eIdylls of the King\u003c\/em\u003e and other Arthurian works re-shaped medieval legend for the 19th century, blending romantic narrative with moral reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2333\"\u003eFlorence Susan Harrison (1877–1955)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the foremost female illustrators of the Pre-Raphaelite and Art Nouveau tradition. Her work for Blackie \u0026amp; Son, especially her illustrations to Christina Rossetti and Tennyson, placed her among the most important book artists of the Edwardian period. With her flowing figures, ornate symbolism, and jewel-like palette, she captured the ethereal and romantic qualities of poetry, making her illustrated books highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46884855120121,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250924Guinevere-000.jpg?v=1758731944","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1912-first-edition-tennysons-guinevere-by-pre-raphaelite-florence-harrison","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}