The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Howard Pyle
📚 Genre
Classic Fiction / Mythology & Folklore / Children's Literature
🏢 Publisher
Dover Publications
📅 Publication Year
1975
🔢 ISBN
0-486-23175-5 / 9780486231754
About This Book
This volume is a retelling of the Arthurian legends, detailing the quest for the Holy Grail and the adventures of the Knights of the Round Table. It includes Howard Pyle's iconic Art Nouveau influenced illustrations. The cover features a pale teal/blue-grey background with the classic Dover ornate border framing.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
312 pages
Edition
Dover Children's Classics (Paperback Reproduction)
Series
Part of Pyle's Arthurian cycle (Book 1 of 4)
Target Audience
Middle Grade to Adult (General Audience)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good to Like New. The spine is uncreased, and the cover surface shows minimal scuffing. The ISBN and price marking ($3.50) are crisp and clear.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Rarity
Common. Dover Publications keeps this title in consistent print as a standard reference; it is widely available in bookstores and libraries.
Historical Significance
Pyle's retellings are considered the definitive American version of these tales, heavily influencing the look and feel of modern medieval fantasy and late 19th-century book illustration styles.
Collector Notes
This is a mass-market trade paperback. To preserve value, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the teal cover from fading. As a Dover edition, it is valued for its sturdiness (Smyth-sewn) rather than rarity. Collectors look for lack of yellowing at the edges or 'foxing' on the high-acid paper commonly used in 1970s printings.
Similar Books
'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' by Howard Pyle, 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White, 'Le Morte d'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory
Notable Features
Features all original illustrations by Howard Pyle; a faithful reproduction of the 1903 original text and art.