The Fall of Arthur, UK De Luxe Edition in Slipcase 1st Impression
London: Harper Collins, 2013. Bill Sanderson. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Fall of Arthur, 1st impression of the De Luxe Edition, published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2013. 'The worlds first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England's legendary hero, King Arthur.' Edited by Christopher Tolkien and illustrated by Bill Sanderson. Housed in the original Publishers slipcase, gold foil stamped with a motif representing King Arthur in full battle dress with shield and upraised sword, mounted on his rearing steed. Printed on superiour quality paper and includes a silk ribbon marker sewn in. A beautiful presentation of one of England's greatest legends. Features a colour frontispiece showing a facsimile page from J.R.R. Tolkiens original manuscript. This De luxe Edition is matched in style and design to the 50th Anniversary De luxe Edition of 'The Lord of the Rings', and The De luxe Hobbit that were concurrently issued in 2004. Also matched to the De Luxe Editions of The Silmarillion, The Children of Hurin, Tales of the Perilous Realm, and The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, Unfinished Tales, Beowulf, and The Story of Kullervo. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. As New/No Jacket, as Issued. Illus. by Bill Sanderson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item #2650