Reveries of affection :

In memory of ... the late Prince Consort who departed this life on the fourteenth day of December 1861 /
[by Immeritus, i.e. Joseph Turnley].
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Turnley, Joseph.
Contributors: Immeritus, pseud.
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Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: [South Norwood, Surrey [Eng.] : Dalziel Brothers, Camdem Press, 1868?]
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Notes:"It is not intended to publish this book, the circulation of which will be a few complementary copies to friends and certain distinguished persons ..."

The four photografic plates, including a collage showing the image of Albert floating against the brow of a pensive Victoria, head each chapter.

Preflatory letter expresses thanks from Queen Victoria for such a beautiful work.

Half-title.

Imprint from author's dated note: "It is not intended to publish this book, the circulation of which will be a few complimentary copies ..."; with Dalziel Brothers' divice on facing page: p. [4-5].

Section-titles for Reveries not included in pagination.

Four "reveries" (poems); "Visitation of angels" (prose).

Prefactory remarks signed "Immeritus." All leaves within double gold lines; final page blank with gold lines only.

Author's name as addressee of letter from Queen Victoria's agent with acceptance of work, dated Feb. 27, 1868.

Physical description: [13], 12-31, [4], 44-63, [4], 66-95, [1] p. : mounted ill. ; 23 cm.

Citations/References: BM

Cover title: In memoriam

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