THROUGH THE YEAR WITH TENNYSON

New York: Dodge, (1906). Octavo, 113 pp., plain, unprinted card binding in a stunning pictorial wrapper comprised of a strong Art Nouveau border of pale lavender violets and mint green leaves entwined on a curved band of soft sea green..all set against the palest blue background. Title centered in the border written in flowing burnished gilt, which also outlines the petals, leaves and band of the border. The selections of Tennyson's poetry printed on each page begin with a large initial in mint green. The book is in flawless condition, still protected by the original ribbed glassine dust wrapper and contained in the original printed box, which repeats the cover design of the book on the lid, printed in blue. Aside from some soiling and wear to the edges of the box, this is an exceptional copy indeed of an Arts and Crafts period gift book.