Books

Top corners slightly bumped. Light browning and a little wear to page edges. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Pages otherwise clean and unmarked. Jacket has a quarter-inch triangular chip in the bottom edge of the front panel and slight chipping at the top of the spine, in the top edge of the rear panel and at the top left hand corner of the rear panel. There are also six small closed tears in various places in the edge of the jacket and some fading and edge rubbing to the spine. Some surface discolouration to the white area in the centre of the rear panel of the jacket. The front flap which is un-priced has a crease running diagonally down from the top edge. First printing.

The Once and Future King is a novel by T. H. White that chronicles the saga of King Arthur. It is composed of several works that were written separately and later compiled into the full version known today. This modern Arthurian legend is recognized for its unique combination of chivalry, legend, and a touch of whimsy, presenting a 'once' traditional medieval world that eventually evolves into a 'future' reflective of contemporary society.