Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian

About the Item

This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late Victorian period, published 1887. Known for his retelling of legends and myths, Charles Henry Hanson was a 19th century scholar and writer. Titles by Hanson include The Land of Greece (1886) and The Siege of Troy and the Wandering Ulysses (1894). Fascinatingly illustrated with etchings by Gustave Doré (1832 - 1883) the French painter and illustrator. Presented in very good antique condition, intact and pleasingly clean Hard bound with decorative spine and gold tooling Printed in London by T Nelson & Sons across 271 pages Wonderful illustrations provided by the esteemed Gustave Doré This is a charming antique copy of Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. A beautifully illustrated collection of Arthurian tales and in fine condition. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 14cm (5.5'') Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'') Max Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.98371stDibs: LU2645338014142
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique Treasure Island Book, Robert Louis Stevenson, English, Late Victorian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique copy of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. An English, professionally bound literary classic, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1895 and later. Origin...
    Category

    Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Book Set, 13 Vols Charles Dickens Novels, English, Fiction, Victorian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique set of 13 Charles Dickens novels. An English language, comprehensive library of fiction books, dating to the Victorian period, published 1866 to 1868. Synonymous...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title by Albert Hartshorne, published in the late Victorian period, 1897. Full title: O...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888. ...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Large Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Display Showcase, Late Victorian, C.1880
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Quality and generously sized display dome Display...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

    Materials

    Glass

  • Antique Treasury Of Botany, Vol 1&2, English Language, Reference Book, Victorian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is a pair of antique reference books 'The Treasury of Botany' by Samuel Maunder. Published in English by Longmans, Green & Co of London, in the Victorian period, dated 1884. F...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

    Materials

    Paper

You May Also Like
  • Antique Late Victorian English Sterling Silver & Garnet Brooch & Bracelet Set
    Located in Hamilton, Ontario
    This antique brooch and bracelet set is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Late Victorian style. The set i...
    Category

    Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

    Materials

    Sterling Silver

  • Late Victorian English Nestor Brass Floor Standing Spittoon Ashtray
    Located in Hyattsville, MD
    Fun little self standing decor, uncommon spittoon ashtray. Nice patina to brass, and the denting is not too bad, mostly on the bottom. Made in England by Nestor.
    Category

    Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Tobacco Accessories

    Materials

    Brass

  • Faberge Collection of His Late Majesty King Chulalongkorn of Thailand (Book)
    Located in North Yorkshire, GB
    This is a beautiful and scarce hardback book. In the last decade of the 19th century King Chulalongkorn of Thailand made a number of overseas trips to make contact and diplomatic relations with European nations and the west, one of the key countries on these visits was Russia, where he was warmly received at the Imperial court of the Emperor Nicholas and with whose family he forged close ties and from that sprang many fabulous gifts made by the house of Faberge and from whom the Thai royal...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • 1 Volume. Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Oxford Book of English Verse.
    Located in New York, NY
    1 Volume. Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Oxford Book of English Verse. Bound by Riviere in full brown Morocco with the covers and raised band spines gilt-tooled. All edges are gilt wi...
    Category

    Early 20th Century English Books

    Materials

    Leather

  • Alfred Janniot, Mythology and Modern Discourse, French-English Book by M. Giraud
    By Alfred Auguste Janniot
    Located in Atlanta, GA
    Alfred Janniot, Propos Mythologiques et Modernes (Alfred Janniot, Mythology and Modern Discourse), French-English Book by Michel Giraud, 2006. This mono...
    Category

    Early 2000s French Art Deco Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Pollard ( Arthur Rackham ) the Romance of King Arthur First Trade Edition - 1917
    Located in Hillsborough, NJ
    AUTHOR: POLLARD, Alfred W. ( Arthur Rackham ). TITLE: The Romance of King Arthur And His Knights of The Round table. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1917. DESCRIP...
    Category

    Vintage 1910s British Books

    Materials

    Leather

Recently Viewed

View All