1927 Rare First one-volume Edition - Le Morte Darthur, The History of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table.
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Author: Sir Thomas Malory. (William Russell Flint, illustrator).
Title: Le Morte Darthur: The History of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table.
Publisher: Boston And London, Hale, Cushman & Flint, Jonathan Cape, 1927. First one-volume edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 9".
Pages: 531 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown. spine faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, many unopened-unread pages, small bookseller stamp on the last endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 24 beautiful full-page color plates by William Russell Flint.
The book: This 1927 one volume edition of "Le Morte Darthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, illustrated by William Russell Flint, is a luxurious representation of the legendary tales of King Arthur, his noble knights, and the mystical Camelot. Malory's compilation of Arthurian romances, written in the 15th century, is brought to life through Flint's vibrant and detailed illustrations, making this volume a sought-after piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Arthurian legend.
The author: Sir Thomas Malory (c. 1415–1471) was an English writer, the author of "Le Morte Darthur," one of the most famous works of English literature. Composed while Malory was imprisoned, this work is considered the first novel in English and has played a crucial role in shaping the Arthurian legends as they are known today.
The illustrator: William Russell Flint (1880–1969) was a celebrated Scottish painter and illustrator known for his watercolor landscapes and works depicting classical and semi-nude figures. His illustrations for "Le Morte Darthur" are among his most acclaimed, praised for their elegance, richness, and the way they capture the spirit of Malory's text.