Lot 309
Beardsley, Aubrey - Malory, Sir Thomas
Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
£500
Description
The birth, life and acts of King Arthur, of his noble Knights of the Round Table... as written by Sir Thomas Mallory and imprinted by William Caxton at Westminster the year MCCCCLXXXV... with an introduction by Professor Rhys and embellished with many original designs by Aubrey Beardsley. [London: Dent] 1893-94. 2 volumes, 4to., illustrations, borders and headpieces by Beardsley, later quarter black morocco, marbled boards, edges uncut (2)
Footnote
Note: Beardsley's first major commission, this is one of the ordinary issue in 1500 sets: it was also issued in parts, and in a superior issue of 300 numbered copies.