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Le Morte D'Arthur Third Edition by Malory, Sir Thomas; Aubrey Beardsley; John Rhys; Aymer Vallance - 1927

by Malory, Sir Thomas; Aubrey Beardsley; John Rhys; Aymer Vallance

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Le Morte D'Arthur Third Edition

by Malory, Sir Thomas; Aubrey Beardsley; John Rhys; Aymer Vallance

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  • Hardcover
E-115: E. P. Dutton & Co. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1927. Third Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover. Large 4to. E. P. Dutton/J. M. Dent. 1927. 538 pgs,. Illustrated with 4 double page and 17 full page illustrations, 43 ornamental borders, 300 ornamental initials, headpieces, other decorations in the text, and cover design by Aubrey Beardsley. 3rd edition which was limited to 1600 copies. ? Bound in blue boards with very ornate gilt floral decoration present on the front board. Ruled in gilt. Gilt floral design along the spine. Top edge gilt, fore-edge and bottom edge untrimmed. Boards have wear present with the crown of the spine chipped and lightly worn with some loss. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. Originally published in 1485 by William Caxton, Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur remains the most exciting and magical interpretation of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Featuring the elegant illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) , this volume of Le Morte d'Arthur is an indispensible classic for every home library. E-115; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
  • Bookseller Last Exit Books US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Good+ with no dust jacket
  • Edition Third Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher E. P. Dutton & Co
  • Place of Publication E-115
  • Date Published 1927
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The Birth Life and Acts of King Arthur of His Noble Knights of the Round Table -- Their Marvellous Enquests and Adventures, the Achieving of the San Greal and in the End Le Mort Darthur with the Dolourous Death and Departing Out of This World of Them All

by Malory, Sir Thomas; Beardsley, Aubrey (illustrator); Rhys, Professor John (introduction); Vallance, Aymer (note)

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  • Hardcover
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Third Edition.
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Hardcover
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New York, NY: E.P. Dutton and Company, 1927. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Third Edition.. 4to. No DJ. Very Scarce. Third Edition of Le Mort Darthur with Aubrey Beardsley's designs, limited to 1600 copies, after printing which the type has been distributed. Includes 4 double page and 17 full page illustrations, 43 ornamental borders, 300 ornamental initials, headpieces, and other decorations in the text. Cover design by Aubrey Beardsley. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering and floral design along spine, gilt floral design on front cover. Gilt top page edges. Shelfwear: cuffing along edges and cover boards, moderate fraying at cover corners and spine edges, 3/4-inch tear along top edge of spine, a few superficial scratches on back cover, some light tanning and foxing along page edges, two light creases at top right corner of front endpaper, binding is a little shaken. No marks. Volume is in Very Good condition..
Item Price
$1,250.00