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First printed by Caxton, in 1485; 2nd ed. by Wynkyn de Worde in 1498
Full title: The history of the renowned Prince Arthur, King of Britain; : with his life and death, and all his glorious battles. Likewise, the noble acts and heroic deeds of his valiant knights of the round table. In two volumes.
From preface: "First printed by Caxton, in 1485; 2nd ed. by Wynkyn de Worde in 1498; Sir Thomas Malory was the author or compiler of this work and seems to have compiled it out of several manuscripts in the French and Welsh tongues"
London: Printed for Walker and Edwards ...

General note (from the Bodleian Libraries catalogue record): This is the "rival edition" mentioned in Paden A4; the other edition of the same year has the title: "The most famous history ... Printed and published by R. Wilks", published in three volumes

Publisher Details: London: Printed for Walker and Edwards; J. Richardson; F.C. and J. Rivington; J. Nunn; Law and Whittaker; Newman and Co.; Lackington and Co.; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Cadell and Davies; ... [and 8 others], [London] Dove, printer, ...

Date Published: 16 March 2012
Writer:
Thomas Malory
In Collection(s): Thomas Malory