Two Mediaeval Tales.
New York: The Limited Editions Club, [1929]. Hardcover. Introduction by Clayton Hamilton. Illustrations by C.B. Falls. Small 4to. Full blind-embossed calf with gilt spine lettering, slipcase. 67pp. Color illustrations and rubricated capitals. Near fine/good plus. Slipcase rather age toned, scuffed and edgeworn, with archival strengthening. Item #48371
A tight and quite lovely copy of the sixth title in the LEC's first series, it includes the stories "A Lodging for the Night" and "The Sire de Maletroit's Door." Colophon at rear notes 1500 numbered copies (this #394) signed boldly by illustrator Falls -- whose rubricated capitals and full-page color plates are quite striking. Small publisher's announcement card laid in. Superb, tight copy of a title notorious for weakened hinges. NEWMAN 6.
Price: $195.00