{"product_id":"1927-first-edition-illustrated-by-by-frank-godwin-king-arthur-and-his-knights","title":"1927 First Edition illustrated by Frank Godwin - King Arthur and His Knights","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn attractive and richly illustrated 1927 edition of the Arthurian legends, beautifully presented in its elaborate original pictorial binding and enhanced by Frank Godwin’s dramatic medieval illustrations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Lodor Merchant, based on \u003cem\u003eLe Morte d’Arthur\u003c\/em\u003e of Sir Thomas Malory. Illustrated by Frank Godwin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKing Arthur and His Knights\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia, The John C. Winston Company, 1927. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition of this Merchant and Godwin adaptation illustrated by Frank Godwin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 pages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 7 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original dark cloth binding with a magnificent pictorial front board, richly decorated in gilt and color and incorporating a large mounted illustration by Frank Godwin. Gilt title and ornamental decoration continue to the spine. Minor rubbing and gentle wear to the extremities, with some mellowing to the spine decoration, but the boards remain firm and remarkably attractive. A handsome example of this elaborate publisher’s binding. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Firm, clean and well preserved throughout, with only the expected light age-toning and occasional minor signs of use. Nice ex libris on the first endpaper as shown. The text block remains tight and the pages retain a pleasing freshness, with the illustrated leaves particularly well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with 17 full-page illustrations by Frank Godwin, including four striking illustrations in color and thirteen in black and white. Godwin’s vigorous line work, dramatic compositions and richly colored medieval scenes give the volume much of its visual character and make this edition especially appealing to collectors of illustrated Arthuriana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSD 135–150.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKing Arthur and His Knights\u003c\/em\u003e presents the great cycle of Arthurian legend for younger readers, drawing upon Sir Thomas Malory’s \u003cem\u003eLe Morte d’Arthur\u003c\/em\u003e. The familiar world of Merlin, Excalibur, the Lady of the Lake, Sir Lancelot, Sir Tristram, the Round Table, the Grail and the final journey toward Avalon is retold in accessible narrative form while preserving the romance, mystery and heroism that have made the legends enduring fixtures of Western literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePublished by the John C. Winston Company in 1927, this edition belongs to the golden age of lavishly produced American children’s classics. Its large format, elaborate pictorial binding and extensive suite of illustrations by Frank Godwin give it considerably more presence than later utilitarian editions and make it a particularly attractive representation of the Arthurian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe compiler and illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Lodor Merchant prepared this adaptation from the Arthurian material associated with Sir Thomas Malory, shaping the sprawling medieval cycle into a coherent narrative for younger readers. Her version preserves many of the best-known episodes and characters while presenting them in a straightforward storytelling style suited to an early twentieth-century audience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrank Godwin (1889–1959) was an American illustrator and comic artist admired for his fluent draftsmanship, strong compositions and facility with historical subjects. His book illustrations included such adventure classics as \u003cem\u003eKing Arthur and His Knights\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRobinson Crusoe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/em\u003e. His energetic black-and-white drawings and atmospheric color work are especially well matched to the pageantry, combat and romance of the Arthurian legends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49102256144633,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260918kingarthur_01.jpg?v=1789760288","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1927-first-edition-illustrated-by-by-frank-godwin-king-arthur-and-his-knights","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}