La Legende Du Roi Arthur Et Des Chevaliers De La Table Rounde D'Apres Les Textes Anciens
Paris: H. Piazza. Rue Bonaparte; Printed in Japan; Acheve D'Imprimer Le 6 Octobre 1920 Sur Les Presses De Jacoub Et Aulard A Paris, 1920. Arthur Rackham. L'Edition E'art. Softcover. Limited edition, number 643 of 1500 printed. Text is entirely written in French. Bound in tan paper, illustrated cover bears gray/green, black and tan colors with a picture of a horse and trumpet player and black text. Black and red fly title and title pages are illustrated with decorative surrounding border. Title loosely translated into English: "The Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, According to Ancient Texts". Beautifully illustrated with 22 illustrations by famed illustrator, Arthur Rackham, 16 of which are color plates where the art is affixed to the page, surrounded by a decorative border, and protected by titled india paper titled, protective leaf. All other images are in black and white, printed on the paper leaf. Additional small illustrations and ornamented initials are also throughout. Includes a list of illustrations at the back. Large print. 112 pp.
CONDITION: Only fair, as the cover and front flyleaf have detached yet present, and backstrip is missing. All illustrations are present and lovely. Binding is fragile, with many gatherings separating, yet leaves are still moderately holding together. Still quite readable with gentle care with bold, dark, large text. Full refund if not satisfied. Fair.
11.75" x 9" x 0.75"
Item #074699
Price: $200.00