The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, Sir James Knowles — 11th Edition

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, Sir James Knowles — 11th Edition

Name: The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, Sir James Knowles — 11th Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5103
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Publication: London, Frederick Warne and Co. Ltd., 1927

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xi, 340.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's limp leather binding remains structurally sound and pleasingly tight, with the gilt tooling and cover device remaining bright and unoxidised. The spine exhibits heavy, even sunning, fading to a tan shade that contrasts notably with the original dark plum hue of the boards. There is minor rubbing to the extremities and slight softening to the corners, typical for flexible leather bindings from this period. The top edge gilt retains its lustre, while the untrimmed fore and bottom edges show moderate age-toning. Internally, the text block is clean, firm, and free from foxing, resulting in a very presentable copy despite the exterior fading.

Catalogue Note: This is the Eleventh Edition, published in 1927. The volume is embellished with illustrations by Lancelot Speed, whose evocative plates perfectly complement the chivalric text. The book bears a standard, contemporary gift inscription on the front free endpaper reading: "Betty / With best love / from Mary & Lois / Christmas 1929." While standard cloth reprints of this text are ubiquitous, this publisher's limp leather presentation binding is somewhat uncommon on the open market in such well-preserved condition.

First published in 1862, Sir James Knowles's The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a classic popularisation of the Arthurian mythos, heavily drawing upon Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and Geoffrey of Monmouth. Dedicated to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, whose own Idylls of the King reinvigorated Victorian interest in Camelot, the compilation weaves the fragmented romances of chivalry, courtly love, and epic quests into a singular, cohesive narrative. It remains an accessible and enduring gateway to the age of Excalibur, the Round Table, and the tragic romance of Lancelot and Guinevere.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Sir James Knowles

Book Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 340

Book Publication Year: 1927

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover (Limp Leather)

Illustrator: Lancelot Speed

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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