Malory (Sir Thomas) Le Morte Darthur
£225
London, J.M. Dent, 1902-3.
‘The Temple Classics’ edition, 5th edition. 4 vols. Small 8vo. Original dark blue cloth, spines gilt, upper cover blind-stamped.
An attractive multi-volume edition of Malory’s Arthurian classic; Dent of course were the publishers of Beardsley’s famous 1890s edition.
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Minor rubbing to spine ends, but overall very good.
Decorations, decorative borders and full-page illustrations.
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