William Watson — Lachrymae Musarum

London, Printed for Private Distribution, 1892. Paperback. A limited edition copy of William Watson's poetical eulogy of Alfred Tennyson. A limited edition copy of William Watson's eulogy of Alfred Tennyson. With frontispiece. Only 100 copies of this privately printed work were produced. The present copy is number 25. William Watson was popular for both the celebratory nature of his poetry, and its often controversial political content. Having established his reputation in 1891 with the publication of Wordsworth's Grave, Watson was commissioned to write this poetical eulogy of Alfred Tennyson the following year. Bound in yellow paper wraps. Externally, rather smart. Lightly rubbed to the wraps, with a small tear to the head of the spine, and an inch long tear at the tail. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Very Good . Ill.: P. N. T. Very Good .