Secret Camelot: Lost Legends of King Arthur by John Matthews (1997-1st) Hardback

Secret Camelot the Lost Legends of King ArthurJohn Matthews\nPublished by Blandford Press, London (1997) First Edition (thus) with Illustrations by Gary Andrews. Bound in the publisher's green boards, titled in gilt to the spine. Spine ends bumped. Pages clean and tight, however, there is a strong smell of cigarette smoke to the pages. Jacket unclipped, some wear to the edges. Good+ overall. The Arthurian cycle, like many great legends, has come down to us in many versions, and this collection offers a fresh perspective on these enduring myths. Retellings include: \""The Knight with the Sword, The Story of the Crop-Eared Dog, Gawain and the Carl of Carlisle, The Lay of Tyrolet, The Story of Lanzalet, and seven more. Each tale has an historical introduction and spectacular new color plates by artist Gary Andrews. 172 pages, 12 color illus., 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. \n---------------------------------------------\nOne of a number of similar items I am selling. Check out the other itey