Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.įirst edition, first printing. 456 (mistakenly calling for a $2.75 jacket price). He becomes a falcon to learn respect for the military code as a fish, he learns the meaning of personal danger egardless of the splendor of his Table Round or the glory of the Holy Grail, these early days under Merlyn's tutelage are his best." Barron 4A-266. Wart learns by doing as well as by studying. Through Merlyn's magic, the boys (especially Wart) are given a remarkable education. Merlyn the magician tutors Wart and his imperious foster-brother, Kay. 174 : "This singular classic of Arthurian fantasy is the epitome of the vast Arthurian tradition as it comes down to the twentieth century It starts at the court of Sir Ector when Arthur is yet a boy - a foster child affectionately known as Wart. Endpapers delightfully illustrated by Robert Lawson. The first part of THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING. Protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve (temporarily removed for photos). A two inch long surface scrape affects a few words at the bottom of the jacket's rear panel. The colorful Dust Jacket is bright, with only light edge wear and a few tiny chips and short closed tears (1/4 inch or less). The spine and front cover are stamped in gold - also still as shiny as new. COVER LUSTER IS AS BRIGHT AND GLOSSY AS NEW. Fine condition in a Very Good dust jacket. These "spots" DO NOT EXIST when the book is seen in person. NOTE: "spots" that appear in the photos are glare from lighting - unavoidable because the book itself is so bright and shiny. 1939 on both title and copyright pages, and no other printings indicated. A handsome copy of the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - with rare PRICED dust jacket ($2.50). Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dust jacket.
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