This stunning fourth edition of Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory was published by JM Dent in 1972. It features stunning illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley and is a facsimile copy of the third edition which was published in 1927.
It's a striking binding, with black cloth over bevelled boards and beautiful gilt decoration to the front and spine. It's in near fine condition with light foxing and soiling to the text block edges. There is also minor marking and rubbing to the back and bumping to the spine ends.
Inside, the endpapers show minor marking and soiling but the rest of the pages are clean and bright. The book features both black and white plates, as well as black and white illustrations within the text.
Dimensions approximately 28cm x 23cm x 6.8cm. Please note that this book is very heavy.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).