The King Who Never Died: Tales of King Arthur by Dorothy Senior, published by Adam and Charles Black, London, in 1910.
A charming first edition retelling of the Arthurian legends, written for younger readers and beautifully presented in the publisher's original illustrated cloth binding. The striking cover depicts a medieval knight in armour before a castle, making it one of the more attractive juvenile bindings produced by A. & C. Black during the Edwardian period.
The volume is illustrated with colour plates and recounts many of the enduring stories surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. A thoughtful gift for collectors of Arthurian literature, Edwardian children's books or decorative bindings.
Key Information
- Title: The King Who Never Died: Tales of King Arthur
- Author: Dorothy Senior
- Publisher: Adam and Charles Black
- Place of Publication: London
- Date: 1910 (First Edition)
- Binding: Original illustrated cloth boards
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Colour illustrated plates
- Inscription: Gift inscription dated 23 February 1915 to the front free endpaper
Condition Report
- Original illustrated cloth binding in very good condition with light rubbing and minor shelf wear.
- Binding remains firm and square.
- Internally clean with light age toning.
- Contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper dated 23/2/15.
- Colour plates remain bright and well preserved.