1912 Rare Book - Romance and Legend of Chivalry by A. R. Hope Moncrieff. Illustrated.

Author: A. R. Hope Moncrieff.
Title: Romance & Legend of Chivalry with Illustrations in Colour & Monochrome from Drawings and Famous Paintings.
Publisher: London, The Gresham Publishing Company, Ltd., no date (1912).
Language: Text in English.  
Size: 8.5" X 6".
Pages: xii-439 pages.
Binding: Good to very good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, rear cover edge lightly sunned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with beautiful full-page color and monochrome illustrations from drawings and famous paintings.

Estimate: (USD 250- USD 400)

The book: Rare and Nice Edition of Moncrieff's book on Romance & Legend of Chivalry, including Part I. History of Romance-Character of Chivalric Romance; Growth of Romance: I. The Metrical Romance; II. Romance in Prose; III. Later Romance; Romantic History: I. Arthur and the Round Table; II. Romances of Charlemagne; III. Romances of the Peninsula; Part II. Stories of Chivalry-The Young Unknown; The Knight of the Lion; Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight; Sir Lanval; Guy of Warwick; Roland and Oliver; Ogier the Dane; Roncevalles; Huon's Quest; Vivien; The Forbidden Island; Beltenebros; Esplandian; The Dragon of Rhodes; Pierre of Provence; and, The Ransom + Index.
This book transports readers back to the age of knights and ladies, valor and honor, magic and mystery, through engaging narrative and vivid detail!

The author: Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff (1846 – 1927) was a prolific Scottish author of travel, geography, and history books, especially on Scotland. His engaging writing style and commitment to historical accuracy have made his works a staple in the realm of historical literature.