Malory LE MORTE DARTHUR Easton Press Leather 4 Vol Set 22kt Gold Gilt NEW/VF For Sale

• Title:Le Morte Darthur (The Book of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table)

• Author:Sir Thomas Malory, KNT.

• Publisher:The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut (Collector\'s Edition)

• Series:The Greatest Books Ever Written

• Binding:Genuine Top-Grain Leather (Deep Crimson/Burgundy)

• Special Features:22kt Gold Gilt Edges/Accents, Moiré Silk Endpapers, Satin Ribbon Page Markers, Archival Quality Paper, Hubbed Spine.

A Monument of Arthurian Legend in Its Finest Form

Experience the definitive edition of the Arthurian cycle. From the moment you remove these volumes from your library shelf, the olfactory presence of premium, genuine leather fills the room. Each volume in this magnificent four-book set carries a substantial weight, a testament to the heavy-duty archival paper designed to last for generations.

The 22kt gold accents are not merely decorative; they act as a mirror, catching the light and casting a prestigious glow across your collection. Whether you are tracing the gold-tooled \"King Arthur\" on the cover or feeling the textured grain of the leather, this set offers a tactile and sensory experience that digital screens or trade paperbacks simply cannot replicate. This is more than a book—it is a cornerstone of a sophisticated home library.

• The Foundation of English Prose:Originally printed by William Caxton in 1485, Malory’s work is the most influential version of the King Arthur legends ever written, defining the chivalric code for centuries.

• The Complete Cycle:This 4-volume set allows for a spacious, readable layout of the massive work, covering everything from the birth of Arthur to the tragic fall of Camelot and the quest for the Holy Grail.

• Illustrated Heritage:These volumes feature the classic, evocative illustrations and typography that pay homage to the medieval roots of the story.

• Easton Press Craftsmanship:As a \"Collector’s Edition,\" this set represents the pinnacle of modern American bookmaking, ensuring that Malory’s knights remain as immortal as the stories themselves.

• Gilding:The 22kt gold edges are inNear-Mint to Mint condition. High-resolution inspection shows the gilding is exceptionally bright and mirror-like. There is virtually no \"rubbing\" or dullness on the page blocks, and only the most microscopic hairline \"shelf-wisps\" typical of handling, with no deep scratches or gold loss.

• Leather:The leather is supple, lustrous, and remarkably well-preserved. The corners are sharp with no visible shelf-wear or \"bumping.\" The \"hubbed\" spines remain firm and the gold stamping is crisp and unfaded.

• Silk Endpapers:The peach-toned moiré silk endpapers are pristine. They show no signs of the \"fading\" common in sun-exposed books and are entirely free of water-spotting or moisture damage.

• Interior / Archival Paper:The pages are bright, white, and crisp. As Easton Press utilizes acid-neutral paper, there is no foxing or tanning. The set appears unread, with the original \"ex libris\" bookplate included andunattached, allowing the new owner to personalize the set.