Thomas Malory; Eugene Mason; Lucy Allen Paton [intro.]; Ernest Rhys [ed.] — Le Morte D&Apos;Arthur; Arthurian Chronicles

London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1906-1912 . Cloth. Three volumes of Arthurian legend, including the famous 'Le Morte D'Arthur' and 'Arthurian Chronicles', edited by Ernest Rhys as part of Everyman's Library. Three volumes in the publisher's original uniform cloth bindings with gilt detailing to the spines. The decorative end papers and title pages were designed by the book designer and illustrator Reginald L. Knowles (1879-1950). Previous owner's stamp to the front paste down to each volume. Previous owner's ink inscription to the verso of the title page to each volume.Two chivalric romance titles in three volumes from Everyman's Library, edited by Ernest Rhys; including the famous Le Morte D'Arthur. These volumes are a couple of the earliest works published by J. M. Dent & Sons for Everyman's Library, which was founded in 1906. They provide an example of the pocket format which was used for this series from 1906 until 1953.Le Morte D'Arthur, Volumes I and II by Thomas Malory. Volume I is a first thus edition, third impression published January 1908. Volume II is a first thus edition, second impression published May 1906. Arthurian Chronicles, represented by Wace and Layamon. Translated by Eugene Mason. Introduction by Lucy Allen Paton. Undated, dated 1912 through copies held at the British Library. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with fading to the spines of 'Le Morte D'Arthur' volumes. Small marks to the front boards of 'Le Morte D'Arthur' volumes. Light shelf wear to the head of the spines to 'Le Morte D'Arthur' volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .