Parcival A Heroic Saga in 12 Engravings 1883 German Edition Arthurian Literature
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Written by August Spiess, published in Leipzig by von Knoll in 1883. The book narrates the tale of Parcival (Percival), a legendary figure from Arthurian lore. The hardcover is adorned with an intricate Gothic-style design in deep brown tones. An Ex Libris plate from the “Bibliothek Deutschen Gesellschaft in Pennsylvania” (Library of the German Society in Pennsylvania) is affixed, marking its provenance. The book is in German and features a preface, The book includes 12 finely engraved plates. The scenes capture the dramatic and emotional essence of the Parcival saga, including the iconic moment with the Holy Grail and encounters with knights and mythical settings. The book is in vintage condition, with visible signs of age such as light discoloration, slight foxing on some pages, and minor edge wear. The spine and cover edges show light wear consistent with the book’s age. The binding is intact, and the pages remain clean and legible, with no missing or torn sections. 13.25"x9.5"