[Extra Illustrated by Caroline Martineau] In Memoriam

Tennyson, Alfed Lord. In Memoriam. London: Edward Moxon & Co.,  1863. Fourteenth edition. Brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine, boards decorated in ink. Extra illustrated with original illustrations in ink by Caroline Martineau (1844-1902). Eight initials have been added by Martineau to various poems, along with ten illustrations of various flowers, leaves, and plants. An inscription on the ffep reads: "Illustrated by Caroline Martineau - To be given to Maud Dowson on M.E.'s death". The "M.E." referred to is "Mary Enfield", whose name Martineau has added to the half title page, in addition to a beautiful illustration of a branch, leaves, caterpillar, and butterfly. Measures approx. 4.5" x 7". Spine slightly sunned, with wear, rubbing, and some small tears to board edges and spine. Corners bumped, and chips to spine tips. Minor toning.  Martineau is perhaps best remembered for being the first to commission illustrations from a young Beatrix Potter: "Around the mid-1890s, Carolin