Signed First Edition – The Legends of King Arthur in Art – Muriel A. Whitaker (1990)

A signed first edition of The Legends of King Arthur in Art by Muriel A. Whitaker, published in 1990 by Boydell & Brewer (D.S. Brewer imprint), Cambridge.

This scholarly work explores artistic representations of the legends of King Arthur and the Arthurian tradition across centuries of European art, including manuscripts, painting, sculpture, stained glass, and decorative arts.

The book is illustrated with 105 plates, including 38 colour plates. The volume includes works inspired by the Arthurian cycle and artists associated with the Pre-Raphaelite revival of Arthurian themes.

Signature / Inscription:

Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page:

“For my dear friends Ruth and Peter – Muriel Whitaker.”

Edition details:

First published 1990

Publisher: D.S. Brewer (Boydell & Brewer Ltd)

ISBN (title page): 0-85991-306-6

ISBN (dust jacket): 0-85115-520-0

Original price on dust jacket flap: £49.50

Condition:

Hardback with original dust jacket.

Book is clean and complete with all illustrations present.

Light handling wear to the dust jacket but overall very good condition.

Binding sound and pages clean.

A scarce signed example of this important study of Arthurian art and iconography.