Algernon Charles Swinburne — The Tale of Balen

London, Chatto & Windus, 1896. First edition. Leather. A fine first edition of Algernon Charles Swinburne's Arthurian poem, in a fine morocco binding with a custom marbled paper slipcase. The first edition of this work. In a beautiful fine full morocco binding, in a custom marbled paper slipcase. Slipcase in a near fine condition.An exciting Arthurian poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne, describing the life of Balen.Swinburne was a noted Victorian poet, known for his writings on taboo subjects.Bookplate of James M. B. Wright to the front pastedown. In a full morocco binding, in a custom marbled paper slipcase. Externally, near fine. A couple of very minor marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Slipcase with a couple of minor marks and a little bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd spot. Slipcase in a near fine condition. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .