Author: Alfred Lord Tennyson. Illustrated in Colour by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale.
Title: The Idylls of the King.
Publisher: London, New York, Toronto: Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1911) First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10.5 x 8 inches.
Pages: 173 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's blue cloth binding with decorative design, featuring crowned hearts and a central sword motif, with gilt titles on the spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and toning mainly on the endpaper pages - as shown, 1915 gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with 21 magnificent tipped-in color plates by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, each mounted on thick cream paper with printed borders. (Complete).

Estimate: (USD 350-500).

The book: This edition of The Idylls of the King is a luxurious presentation of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetic retelling of Arthurian legends. Published by Hodder & Stoughton, it showcases Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale’s stunning artistry. Her richly colored illustrations bring the mythical and romantic elements of the tales to life, making this a prized collectible edition for enthusiasts of Arthurian lore and fine illustrated books.

The author: Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign, is regarded as one of the foremost English poets. His Idylls of the King, first published between 1859 and 1885, reflects his mastery of language and his deep engagement with themes of heroism, chivalry, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of Arthurian myth.

The illustrator: Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale (1872–1945) was a celebrated English artist and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her work is renowned for its exquisite detail, vibrant colors, and ability to convey deep emotion, as exemplified in this richly illustrated edition of The Idylls of the King.