1903 - The Book of Romance

Edited By Andrew Lang

Illustrated By H. J. Ford

Published 1903
Longmans, Green, and Co., Publishers

The Book of Romance by Andrew Lang is a collection of classic legends and heroic tales, first published in 1902 as part of his popular “coloured fairy book” series. This volume brings together stories of chivalry, adventure, and ancient myth, including tales of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Illustrated by Henry J. Ford, the book is a tribute to medieval romance literature.

Hardcover. Blue cloth with elaborate illustrated front board and spine in gilt. Gilt to all page edges. Color Frontispiece. Numerous black and white illustrations. Illustrated endpapers. Toning to one side of front endpaper due to apparent insert at this area at one time. Clean pages. Binding tight. Rubbing to board edges/corners. Bumping/rubbing to spine edges. 

Condition: Good +

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 1/2”