[Beardsley, Aubrey- In Twelve Individual Numbers] Le Morte D'Arthur: The Birth, Life, and Acts of King Arthur..
by Malory, Sir Thomas
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: J. M. Dent, 1893. First Edition Thus. First Edition Thus. Twelve original parts. In original printed pictorial green wrappers. Woodcut illustrations as plates, illustrations and decorations throughout by Aubrey Beardsley, one his most celebrated group of illustrations to appear in book form. 1500 copies were printed, seldom seen as a complete set of individual numbers in the original wrappers. Numbers 2 and 4 with spines darkened and chipped including some loss, overall age toning and edge wear to wrappers; contents generally quite clean; housed in three separate quarter calf folders within matching slipcases. Malory's reworking of existing tales about King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table. A truly remarkable set, Beardsley's output amounted to 360 full and double-page drawings, borders, chapter headings, and ornaments of detailed illustration, and a net total of over 1,000 decorations.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6177
- Title
- [Beardsley, Aubrey- In Twelve Individual Numbers] Le Morte D'Arthur: The Birth, Life, and Acts of King Arthur..
- Author
- Malory, Sir Thomas
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1893
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- Calf
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- First Edition
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- Wrappers
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