Celtic Mythology & Arthurian inc Druidry. Secondhand Books . Man Myth And Magic

C01. Allen, A.C, Reflections From a Snake Sorcerer's Life: The True Arthurian Legacy and Confessions of a Snake Sorcerer, 1st ed. Capal Bann 8vo pbk. 2004, 2 + 134pp, illustrated. The author's personal investigation into the esoteric origins of certain aspects of Arthurian legend. Near mint £6

C2C. Ashe, G, The Discovery of Arthur, 1st ed. thus, Guild 1985, 8vo, maroon cloth backed boards, 12 + 226pp incl. index, illustrated. Traces the figure of Arthur through the ages using both archaeological evidence and myth. Edge of boards and paste downs slightly damp spotted, contents all still clean. V.good - in V.good d/w £3.50

C3. Barber, R, The Arthurian Legends: An Illustrated Anthology, 1st ed. Boydell Press 1979, lge. sq. 8vo, brown cloth, 6 + 224pp, illus. in text + 20 colour plates. Selections from Arthurian literature from early Welsh lore through to 20th century contributions. V.good in like d/w £3.50

C3A. Baxter, S, The Legend of the Holy Grail, 1st ed. Curtis & Cameron 1904, 8vo, red cloth, 119pp, t.e.g, others uncut. A short overview of the legend and its interpretation in Edwin A Abbey's painted frieze in Boston public library in the United States of America. Spine slightly faded and lightly worn at ends. Presentation inscription from Lucia Miller Baxter to front end paper. Tiny bump to bottom edge of front board. Uncommon title, v.good - £12

C4. Blake, S, & Lloyd, S, The Keys to Avalon, The true Location of Arthur Revealed, 1ST ed. Element 2000, lge. 8vo, black cloth, 18 +302pp + 16 plates (8 in colour). King Arthur and North Wales. Near fine in like d/w £7

C5. Bromwich, R, Medieval Celtic Literature: A Select Bibliography, 1 st edition, University of Toronto Press 8vo pbk. 1974, 16 + 112pp including index. A valuable bibliography of Irish and Welsh prose and poetical sources from the earliest times to around 1450. More than 500 entries, each with a brief analysis. Noted Celtic scholar Anne Ross’s copy, inscribed on the half title “Anne Ross, with the writer’s love 27.1.75”, presumably in Bromwich’s hand. Covers soiled and marked in places, some edge wear in places, upper corner of front cover creased, text clean and tight. Uncommon title. V.good - £10

C6. Chreitien de Troyes, Arthurian Romances, 1987, Everyman 8vo pbk. 1997, 30 + 526pp. A complete translation with new introduction, glossary and notes. Covers lightly rubbed, minor crease to lower corner of rear cover. V.good £2

C9. Gardner, L, Bloodline of the Holy Grail, The Hidden lineage of Jesus Revealed, 1st ed. Element 1996, lge. 8vo, black cloth, 22 +490pp incl. index + 16 plates. Near fine in v.good + d/w £8

C10. Gardner, L, Genesis of the Grail kings, The Pendragon Legacy of Adam and Eve, 1st ed. Bantam press 1999, lge. 8vo, black cloth, 20 +316pp incl. index, illus. in text + 14 plates. Follow up to the above. Fine in like d/w £10

C10A. Geddes & Grosset, Celtic Mythology, 1st edition thus 1999, large 8vo, pictorial hard covers, 480pp, illustrations in text. Famous Celtic myths and legends retold and explained, with introductory material on origins and development, together with a glossary of peoples, places, beliefs, and traditions. Mint in near mint d/w £3.50

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