The Poetic and Dramatic Works of Alfred lord Tennyson. In 7 volumes.

7 octavo volumes. No. 2 of 500 copies. Bound in full red morocco with gilt-titling and design on the spine, gilt designs on front and rear panels. Green and red leather doublures; green silk end-papers with protective paper guards. Five raised bands on spine. Each volume has a red silk bookmark. Vol. One includes a letter from Tennyson tipped-in. It is a Thank You note to Manchester correspondent, with envelope. The envelope reads: "W.H. Doldy [?], Esq. Barlow Moor, Manchester" Postmark on rear of envelope reads in part: "Didsbury, July 17, '68", with other postmarks present & a red One Penny stamp; on black-bordered stationery. The note reads: "Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wright. July 16, 1868. Dear Sir, Pray accept my thanks for Wordsworth's photograph and believe me, yours faithfully. A. Tennyson.") The stamp of the binder, The Riverside Press, shows on the reverse of the front silk free endpaper. Weight of the set is 17-18 lbs. Postage will be extra on this item.