Dover Publications, New York, 1965. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fair Condition. Illustrator: Howard Pyle. First impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 313 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing present other than edges of the text block.. Edges of text block has some stains. The book has been read and may carry some marks and creases. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. In this enchanting version of the story of King Arthur, the renowned American illustrator and storyteller Howard Pyle displays his unique talent for capturing and stimulating the imaginations of the young. Inventively retold and vividly illustrated, these stories describe the perilous and thrilling adventures of King Arthur and his knights in that glorious age of chivalry and honor. This is the definitive children's version of the Arthurian legend, for generations a special favorite with youngsters of all ages. Its reputation, richly deserved, rests as much upon the illustrations as on the delightful tales themselves. And no wonder, for as an illustrator of children's books, Pyle had no peer. Illustrator: Howard Pyle. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Children; Britain/UK; Early (0-1000 AD); Myths, Legends & Folklore. ISBN: 0486214451. ISBN/EAN: 9780486214450. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 8853. . 9780486214450

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The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted readers for centuries.

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Bookseller: Great Southern Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 8853
Title: The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Author: Howard Pyle
Illustrator: Howard Pyle
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fair Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0486214451
ISBN 13: 9780486214450
Publisher: Dover Publications
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: BZDB137 king arthur, myth, children, howard pyle, illustrated, Children; Britain/UK; Early (0-1000 AD); Myths, Legends & Folklore. Howard Pyle ISBN: 0486214451 EAN: 9780486214450 Howard Pyle The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

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