1925 Rare Book - Stories of King Arthur with 48 Colour Plates By Harry G. Theaker.
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Author: Retold by Blanche Wilder. Harry G. Theaker, illustrator.
Title: Stories of King Arthur.
Publisher: London & Melbourne, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, no date (circa 1925). First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages:x-340 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing mainly on the outer edges - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 48 wonderful color plates by Harry George Theaker.
The book: "A Nice Edition of "Stories of King Arthur," retold by Blanche Winder, from around 1925, published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited. This collection of Arthurian legends is beautifully enhanced by 48 color plates by illustrator Harry G. Theaker. The illustrated full-cloth binding makes the book particularly attractive, adding to its historical and aesthetic value as a collector's item.
The stories within the book encompass the legendary tales of King Arthur, his knights, and the fabled court of Camelot. These narratives likely include the stories of the sword in the stone, the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail, among others, retold in a manner accessible and engaging for readers."
The author: Blanche Winder was known for retelling classic stories and fairy tales, making them accessible to a broader audience. Her work often focused on preserving the richness of the original tales while adapting them for contemporary readers.
The illustrator: Harry George Theaker (1873-1954) was an Illustrator, painter, designer, decorator for pottery, calligrapher, teacher of modeling, and principal of art school. Theaker was also a successful illustrator, particularly of children's books. His first known published works date from about 1911, and most of his illustrations date from the 1920s and 1930s.
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