1867 Vivien Guinevere Tennyson Gustave DORÉ Idylls of King Arthur 1st edition

1867 Vivien Guinevere Tennyson Gustave DORÉ Idylls of King Arthur 1^st edition

Vivien and Guinevere are two of the most preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Elaine, Enid, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. While both feature most prominently in Thomas Malory’s “Death of Arthur,” each also appears in Alfred Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King”: one as the undoing of the great wizard Merlin, the other as Arthur’s tragic queen.

This first edition featuring Tennyson’s portrayals of Vivien and Guinevere was published by Edward Moxon and includes the highly desirable artwork of Gustave Doré.

Item number: #28403

Price: $750

TENNYSON, Alfred; DORÉ, Gustave

Vivien… Guinevere, by Alfred Tennyson, Illustrated by Gustave Doré.

London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1867. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete; 2 works in 1 tome
  • Vivien – [6], 49, [1]
    • 9 engraved plates
  • Guinevere – [6], 41, [1]
    • 9 engraved plates
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
    • Decorative blue cloth
  • Size: ~17in X 12.25in (43cm x 31.5cm)

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