The Once and Future King
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another sneak peek at green knight stuff (back cover, this time)
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This edition of The Lady of the Lake is truly something special, vintage books always have so much style
Sir Lancelot of the Lake. Tales of King Arthur. A Vintage Ladybird Book. 1st Edition
“The legend of King Arthur has come down to us out of the dim mists of History. All we know for certain is that when the Romans left Britain a warrior chief led a band of brave followers against the Saxon invaders. Around his heroic deeds grew the legend of Arthur and Excalibur, of Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table.”
“These are some of the the stories from the legend. they may not have happened at all – but we can hope they did.
About
This Ladybird first edition was published in 1977. It has matt boards with a purple reverse and the price 24p NET, with 8 titles listed and this title is the last one; it has a tally of 300.
Condition
Very good condition. No ink or pencil marks. Spine is in very good condition with minimal wear and binding is good.
London: Edward Moxon and Co., 1868.
First Conybeare edition.
I don’t always read fantasy. Sometimes I read fantasy romance. It’s an important distinction 😉
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I’ve had these a long time but they’re still a favourite series for romance, intrigue and magic. I’ve always loved Arthurian legends but you don’t see so many new books based on them at the moment.
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King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court by Kim Iverson Headlee
Back to the days of Avalon
niche genre done RIGHT
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