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Arthur and the Sword

by Robert Sabuda ; Thomas Malory


ISBN: 0689319878
ISBN-13: 9780689319877
Format: Reinforced Hardcover

Summary

The famous Arthurian legend about how young Arthur pulls the sword out of the stone and claims his place as the rightful King of England. The complementary artwork is done in a stained-glass window effect.

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"Fiery, glowing illustrations-created from materials that resemble stained glass-suit the telling's slightly formal tone."

   -- Kirkus

Bibliographic Details

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1995
Size: 9 x 11.5 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2

Synopses

In this retelling which features stained glass illustrations, young Arthur proves himself to be the rightful heir to the throne by being the only one able to pull the sword from the steel anvil.

Publisher's Notes

As he did with his two earlier books, Saint Valentine and Tutankhamun's Gift, Mr. Sabuda has illustrated this retelling of the quintessential story of how Arthur became King in an unusual style that reflects perfectly the setting and themes of the tale. Full color.

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1) Arthur and the Sword
Illustrator-Robert Sabuda

Atheneum, 1995-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Withdrawn Library copy with customary markings; No writing within text;Shipping upgrades available. Contact us immediately (we ship within hours.) (more information)

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2) Arthur and the Sword
Illustrator-Robert Sabuda

Atheneum, 1995-10-01. Hardcover. Very Good. VERY GOOD X-LIBRARY CONDITION w/ USUAL MARKINGS AND MYLAR COVER.FAST WORLDWIDE SERIVCE. EXCELLENT. (more information)

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3) Arthur and the Sword
Robert Sabuda

good. hardcover. cover and corner wear. no dust jacket. ex-library book. (more information)

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4) Arthur and the Sword
Sabuda, Robert; Malory, Thomas

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 1995. text and illustrations fine. Hard Cover. Very Good Color Ran/Vg,color from cover Ran. 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 Inches. (more information)

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5) Arthur and the Sword
Sabuda, Robert (Retold by)

Atheneum, 1995 Stated First Edition ~ Second Printing. Cloth backed boards. 4to. Fine copy. Crisp clean, unclipped jacket protected in new Brodart. Illustrated by Sabuda.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Sabuda, Robert. (more information)

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6) Arthur and the Sword
Illustrator-Robert Sabuda

Atheneum, 1995-10-01. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Appears to be unread with no defects in a slightly rubbed dust jacket. GUARANTEED: Your satisfaction is assured with JacobsenBooks. Our items are carefully inspected and described and may be returned for any reason within 10 days. (In the rare event that we have made an error on your order, we will cover the cost of return. Please contact us for details.) SHIPPED IMMEDIATELY: We ship every business day with the most careful packaging you'll find. Standard Shipping may take 2-4 weeks for postal handling time. We recommend Expedited Shipping if you need delivery soon. (more information)

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7) *Signed* Arthur and the Sword
Robert Sabuda

Atheneum, 1995-10-01. First Edition. Paperback. Fine. Signed. Green wraps. Bagged for protection. This copy is *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by Robert Sabuda directly upon the first page.. * * * * * * * * * * {Images available for any item, just ask. Any images shown next to the listing that have our www.aCastleofBooks.com watermark on them are the exact item you will receive, all other images are for reference only. Additional Books ship FREE (media mail only, USA only). Free delivery confirmation for domestic orders. Author signatures are guaranteed authentic. We understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging. We stand behind our descriptions 100%. All items will be shipped securely to insure that they arrive in exactly the same condition in which they left.} (more information)

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