1915 Rare Book - The Seven Champions Of Christendom by F. J. Harvey Darton
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Author: Edited by F. J. Harvey Darton. Illustrated by Norman Ault.
Title: The Seven Champions of Christendom.
Publisher: London, Wells Gardner Darton & Co. Ltd., no date (1915).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 x 6 inches.
Pages: xiv-415 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original beautifully decorated blue cloth binding with gilt and color-stamped illustration of a knight slaying a dragon. The spine also features elaborate gilt titling and heraldic symbols (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, corner lightly bumped - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, a prize bookplate is affixed to the front endpaper, dated 1917 - as shown, tear nicely repaired by a previous owner on the lower part of page 373 - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated by Norman Ault, featuring a beautiful full-page color frontispiece and title page and 20 black-and-white full-page illustrations, capturing the medieval spirit of the legendary tales.
The book: The Seven Champions of Christendom is a classic retelling of the legendary tales of St. George of England, St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy, St. Andrew of Scotland, and St. Patrick of Ireland. These chivalric stories, rich with adventure, dragons, and heroic deeds, have inspired readers for centuries. This edition, edited by F. J. Harvey Darton, is particularly notable for its striking illustrations by Norman Ault and its sumptuously designed cover, making it a valuable collector’s item.
The author: F. J. Harvey Darton (1878–1936) was a British historian and author, best known for his contributions to children's literature. He played a significant role in the revival of classic tales and was instrumental in preserving and retelling stories from English folklore and legend.
The illustrator: Norman Ault (1880–1950) was a skilled British artist and illustrator known for his detailed and dynamic artwork. His illustrations for The Seven Champions of Christendom bring the medieval world vividly to life, enhancing the legendary tales with striking visual storytelling.