In Memoriam

(Tennyson, Alfred Lord). In Memoriam. London: Edward Morton & Co., 1851. Fifth edition. 8vo. vii. 211 pp. Original, blind-stamped brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. List of publications by Edward Morton & Co. at beginning. “In Memoriam” is a long poem by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, published anonymously. Originally written (over a period of 17 years) as a requiem for the poet’s friend Arthur Henry Hallam, it is a mirror of Victorian society at the time. It is generally regarded as one of the great poetic works of the British 19th century. (Source: Public Domain). Minor age wear. Spine slightly sunned. Head and tail of spine and corners bumped. Tail of spine slightly chipped. Overall clean and tight. Very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (19908) $95