Alfred Tennyson — The Princess: A Medley

London, Edward Moxon, 1851 . Leather. The scarce fourth edition of Alfred Tennyson's narrative poem in beautiful calf binding. Fourth edition of The Princess: A Medley by Alfred Tennyson in full calf binding. A comical narrative poem which tells the story of a heroic princess who founds a women's university men are forbidden to enter. Tennyson was Poet Laureate between 1850 and 1892 and remains one of England's most popular poets.  In full calf binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The spine is slightly faded. There is some rubbing to the leather on the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .