Geoffrey the Knight, A Tale of Chivalry of the Days of King Arthur

Author Jean-Bernard Mary-Lafon French

Engraver Gustave Doré French

Publisher Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd. British

1869

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Title: Geoffrey the Knight, A Tale of Chivalry of the Days of King Arthur
Author: Jean-Bernard Mary-Lafon (French, 1812–1884)
Engraver: Gustave Doré (French, Strasbourg 1832–1883 Paris)
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd. London
Published in: London
Date: 1869
Medium: Illustrations: engravings
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 5 x 1 in. (19.1 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. S. Sidney Piken, 1973
Object Number: 1973.625.13
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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