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Complete set of the Once and Future King series.
by WHITE, T. H
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Collins,, 1938-58. King Arthur for the 20th century First editions, first impressions, of the author's epic tetralogy, the most significant contribution to Arthurian literature in the 20th century. Based on source material in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, White's work brought the mythological matter of Britain to new generations of readers. The Once and Future King volume comprises the new tale "The Candle in the Wind", and reworked versions of the previous three books, of which The Witch in the Wood is renamed "The Queen of Air and Darkness". The tetralogy was immediately influential, inspiring works such as Lerner and Loewe's Camelot (1960) and Walt Disney's animated feature The Sword in the Stone (1963) Four works, octavo. Original cloth, bindings and lettering in various colours, top edge of The Witch in the Wood green. With dust jackets. Witch in the Wood with loosely inserted mailing card from William Heinemann; Once and Future King with ownership inscription on front free endpaper, "Adach Capt. Weeton, April 58", and old ink price on rear free endpaper. Bumps to spine ends, light foxing to edges, Once and Future King front inner hinge partially cracked but firm; jacket edges with a few shallow chips, creases, and short closed tears, first three jackets slightly soiled but bright, Once and Future King somewhat damp-stained, Ill-Made Knight with small tape repairs to verso, the first and third jackets price-clipped: a very good set in like jackets.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 168496
- Title
- Complete set of the Once and Future King series.
- Author
- WHITE, T. H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Collins,
- Date Published
- 1938-58
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Cloth
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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- Hinge
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- Bumps
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- Verso
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Octavo
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