Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition THUS, early printing hardcover copy of The Romance of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Thomas Malory in a new archival wrap. Edition unstated, 1977 Weathervane. Fourth Printing with partial letter line, d e f g h. Illustrated By Arthur Rackham.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight, a straight spine, lightly foxed page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, moderate to heavy edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with mild surface wear, heavy edge wear, chips and one tear mended with pH-neutral tape. No price on the illustrated jacket. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Illustrated with sixteen full-color plates and sixteen black and white illustrations by Arthur Rackham. This vigorous, eloquent epic tale of valor is noted for having been written in the best English prose of the Fifteenth Century.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
