Tennyson, Alfred, Lord.

8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his son hallam ("Hallam | from | A,."), advertisement leaf at the beginning, advertisements at the end,  original green cloth, chocolate endpapers, preserved in folding green cloth folder and green cloth slipcase, very occasional spotting, minor wear to edges of binding

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Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

a fine presentation copy, inscribed by the poet to his adored eldest son ("my noble child") Hallam, second Baron Tennyson (1852-1928), later writer, editor and governor-general of Australia.  

Hallam played an important, if not central,  part in his father's life, accompanying him around Europe on nineteen summer tours between 1874 and 1892, and acting as "secretary, confidant, occasional amanuensis, and warden of the poet's privacy" (op.cit.). .