Sir Thomas Malory; Robert Gibbings - Le Morte d'Arthur (2 Volumes) - Easton Press - 1955-1983

Le Morte D'Arthur (originally written by Sir Thomas Malory and first printed by William Caxton in 1485) is the classic and definitive collection of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Modernized as to spelling and punctuation by A. W. Pollard, this magnificent two-volume Collector's Edition brings together the enduring heroic tales, chivalric romances, and tragic legends of Camelot.

Key narrative cycles included across the two volumes:

The Birth and Rise of King Arthur: Merlin’s prophecies, the pulling of the sword from the stone, the obtaining of Excalibur, and Arthur's coronation.

The Knights of the Round Table: The establishment of the fellowship, chivalric quests, and the legendary exploits of Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, Sir Gareth, and Sir Tristram.

The Quest for the Holy Grail: The spiritual adventures of Sir Galahad, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors in their holy search.

The Fall of Camelot & Death of Arthur: The tragic betrayal involving Lancelot and Queen Guinevere, the rebellion of Mordred, the fateful Battle of Camlann, and Arthur's passing to Avalon.

Beautifully embellished with historic wood-engraving illustrations by Robert Gibbings, full-color frontispieces, and ornamental borders throughout.

Physical Characteristics
Format: 2-Volume Complete Set
Binding: Full genuine deep red/burgundy leather with 22kt gold tooling and raised spine bands
Paper & Edges: All edges gilt (gilt page edges), premium acid-neutral paper, thread-sewn pages
Endpapers & Details: Moiré fabric endpapers with a matching satin ribbon page marker in each volume Weight: Approx. 2.2 – 2.5 kg total (for both volumes together)
Dimensions: Approx. 24.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 4.0 cm (per volume)
Page Count: Approx. 1,054 pages total across both volumes (Vol. I & Vol. II)