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Alfred Tennyson, Queen Mary: A Dramatic Poem

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Alfred Tennyson, Queen Mary: A Dramatic Poem
<B>Alfred Tennyson, </B></I><B><I>Queen Mary: A Dramatic Poem</B></I></B></I> (Boston: William F. Gill and Co., 1875), 174 pages, red-cloth binding with gold lettering and decorations, 12mo (7.75" x 5"), mylar dust jacket. Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) was Poet Laureate of the U.K. His most famous epic poetical works were based both on historical mythology (<I>The Idylls of the King</B></I>, <I>The Lady of Shalott</B></I>) and current events (<I>The Charge of the Light Brigade</B></I>). His dramatic works, including <I>Queen Mary</B></I>, are somewhat lesser known. There is a gift inscription, dated Aug. 7, 1875, written on the front endpaper. The book is in very good condition with moderate wear on the binding.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)