{"product_id":"1911-rare-book-by-pre-raphaelite-eleanor-f-brickdale-idylls-of-the-king-arthur-1","title":"1911 Pre-Raphaelite Edition - Idylls of the King by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred Lord Tennyson. Illustrated in Colour by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Idylls of the King.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, New York, Toronto: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, no date (1911) First thus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 x 8 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 173 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original publisher's blue cloth binding with decorative design, featuring crowned hearts and a central sword motif, with gilt titles on the spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and toning mainly on the endpaper pages - as shown, 1915 gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 21 magnificent tipped-in color plates by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, each mounted on thick cream paper with printed borders. (Complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 350-500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e This edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Idylls of the King\u003c\/em\u003e is a luxurious presentation of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poetic retelling of Arthurian legends. Published by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, it showcases Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale’s stunning artistry. Her richly colored illustrations bring the mythical and romantic elements of the tales to life, making this a prized collectible edition for enthusiasts of Arthurian lore and fine illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign, is regarded as one of the foremost English poets. His \u003cem\u003eIdylls of the King\u003c\/em\u003e, first published between 1859 and 1885, reflects his mastery of language and his deep engagement with themes of heroism, chivalry, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of Arthurian myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale (1872–1945) was a celebrated English artist and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her work is renowned for its exquisite detail, vibrant colors, and ability to convey deep emotion, as exemplified in this richly illustrated edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Idylls of the King\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mflibra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469581533433,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/2026024idylls_01_edb41d3b-800c-4943-abc6-77e0f2a907b6.jpg?v=1772485853","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1911-rare-book-by-pre-raphaelite-eleanor-f-brickdale-idylls-of-the-king-arthur-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}