Complete set of The Works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, edited by William Rolfe and published in 1895 in Boston by Estes and Lauriat. This twelve volume set is numbered and limited to 1000 sets from the Edition de Luxe. Tennyson (1809-1892) was a British poet who became Poet Laureate of England during the reign of Queen Victoria. He was born to a middle class family and published his first poems in the 1820's. He was influenced by Keats and eventually elevated to Bristish peerage because of his writing. Each book is 3/4 bound, with a gilt decorated spine, raised bands, the top edge gilt, and marbleized covers and endpapers. The books measure 9 1/4 x 6 5/8 in wide and have light wear. A scarce set. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.