1868 Vivien Alfred Tennyson GUSTAVE DORÉ Art Idylls of the King Arthur Guinevere

1868 Vivien Alfred Tennyson GUSTAVE DORÉ Art Idylls of the King Arthur Guinevere

 

Vivien was one of the preeminent characters in Arthurian Legend, alongside figures such as Elaine, Enid, Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and King Arthur himself. She most prominently appears in Thomas Malory’s “Death of Arthur” but also appears in Alfred Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King”.

 

This 1868 edition of Tennyson’s portrayal of Vivien was published by George Routledge and includes the highly desirable artwork of Gustave Doré.

 

Item number: #41156

Price: $750

 

TENNYSON, Alfred; DORÉ, Gustave (Illus.)

 

Vivien, by Alfred Tennyson, Illustrated by Gustave Doré.

 

New York: George Routledge and Sons, 1868.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], 49, [1]
  • 9 engraved plates
• Provenance: Bookplate- Dr. Hasket Derby
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Decorative blue cloth
• Size: ~17in X 12.25in (43.5cm x 31.5cm)

 

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