Antique Tennyson's Poems Alta Edition Porter & Coates Victorian Hardcover 1889

Condition: Acceptable antique condition. This book shows substantial age-related wear consistent with a late-19th-century volume. Cover has edge/corner wear, scuffing and fading. Interior pages have age toning and spotting. Binding/inner hinge has significant separation and weakness, as clearly shown in the photos. Previous owner's handwritten inscription is dated May 24, 1889. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Description: Beautiful antique of Poems of Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate of England, published by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia, in the decorative Alta Edition binding. A wonderful display piece featuring an ornate embossed Victorian-era hardcover with detailed floral decoration. Inside are illustrated pages and Tennyson's classic poetry, including Morte d'Arthur. An especially interesting feature is the handwritten owner's inscription dated May 24, 1889, giving this more than 135 years of documented history. Stored in a clean, smoke-free environment. Please review all photos as they are part of the description. Feel free to message me with any questions.