"THE ROMANCE OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE" Arthur Rackham

Description: Up for sale is a 1978 copy of "THE ROMANCE OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE" abridged from Malory's Morte D'Arthur and illustrated by Arthur Rackham.The Romance of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is an abridged narrative from Malory's classic text, Morte D'Arthur, edited by Alfred W. Pollard. Le Morte d'Arthur is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of traditional tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. First published in 1485, The Romance of King Arthur is now one of the best-known works of Arthurian literature; and is here masterfully re-told by Alfred Pollard (1859 - 1944). In his own words, he 'tried to clear away some of the underwoods that the great trees may be better seen, and though I know that I have cleared away some small timber that is fine stuff in itself, if the great trees stand out the better, the experiment may be forgiven.' This edition of The Romance of King Arthur contains a series of dazzling colour and black-and-white illustrations - by a master of the craft; Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)This book is in very good condition. Rubbing/chipping/shelf wear to the jacket around the edges, corners and at the top/bottom of the spine panel. Some rubbing/chipping/shelf wear to the front/rear jacket panels as well as along the spine panel. Boards are straight and clean with light shelf wear/rubbing along the edges and corners. The spine and pages are very tight. There are no other marks, tears, bookplates or writing in this book. Please review all photos for your best idea of the condition of this book. Shipping on this item will be $5.30.Thank you for looking.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Orting, Washington

End Time: 2024-12-29T01:20:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.3 USD