Lot 268 , The High History of the Holy Graal. Translated from the Old French by Sebastian Evans. With decorative drawings by Jessie M. King. Large Paper Limited Edition (of 225 numbered copies). pictorial engraved and printed titl

The High History of the Holy Graal. Translated from the Old French by Sebastian Evans. With decorative drawings by Jessie M. King. Large Paper Limited Edition (of 225 numbered copies). pictorial engraved and printed titl

° The High History of the Holy Graal. Translated from the Old French by Sebastian Evans. With decorative drawings by Jessie M. King. Large Paper Limited Edition (of 225 numbered copies). pictorial engraved and printed titles, frontis. and 22 plates (most within red decorative borders), head and tailpiece chapter decorations; original gilt and coloured pictorial vellum, gilt top, partly unopened, roy. 8vo. London and New York, 1903
£600-900

Condition:
Vellum marked and faded, esp. so on spine where much is obliterated (?possible restoration), e/ps. soiled, but good inside; copy no. 2 ('of the English edition'). Regarded as King's greatest achievement)

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