1926 Rare Book with Dust Jacket - The Boy's King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table illustrated by N. C. Wyeth.
(Description)
Author: Sir Thomas Malory. Edited by Sidney Lanier. Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, illustrator.
Title: The Boy’s King Arthur: Sir Thomas Malory’s History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table.
Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1926.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5" X 7".
Pages: 312 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, original illustrated full cloth binding (hinges fine) in a scarce good original dust jacket (small tears and chips - as shown, dust jacket spine repaired by a previous owner with clear tape - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all 9 wonderful full-page illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.
The book: A classic retelling of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d'Arthur, specially edited for young readers by Sidney Lanier in his scarce original dust jacket. This edition captures the chivalry, drama, and magic of the Arthurian legends, making it a treasured volume for collectors of illustrated books and fans of medieval tales. The original illustrations by N. C. Wyeth are a hallmark of this edition, epitomizing the romantic vision of the King Arthur era.
The author: Sir Thomas Malory (1415/18–1471) was an English writer and knight, best known for Le Morte d'Arthur, a definitive compilation of Arthurian legends. His work has remained a cornerstone of Arthurian literature, influencing countless adaptations and retellings.
The illustrator: N. C. Wyeth (1882–1945) was one of America’s foremost illustrators, celebrated for his dynamic, richly colored paintings that brought literary classics to life. His work on The Boy’s King Arthur is among his most iconic contributions to illustrated literature.