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The Once and Future King
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The Codex of the King: A Recovery from the Gramarye
Behold the definitive record of The Once and Future King.
This is not a mere copy of T.H. White’s chronicle; it is a relic of the High Middle Ages, a physical manifestation of the Arthurian spirit. Recovered from the deep, moss-shrouded archives of Merlyn’s tower—where time flows in circles and the future is as certain as the past—this volume has been rebound to survive the turning of the ages.
The Legend of the Binding
For centuries, the story of the Wart, the Sword, and the Round Table was whispered through the halls of Camelot. Now, that story is encased in a hide as rugged and enduring as the granite of Tintagel. This edition of The Once and Future King has been treated with the reverence due to a royal decree. The leather is deep-stained, smelling of ancient libraries and woodsmoke, textured like the shields of the knights who once sat in equal council.
To hold this book is to accept the weight of a kingdom. It is a vessel for the "Matter of Britain," protected by a binding that refuses to yield to the passage of time.
The Rite of the Owner’s Mark
In the days of the Great Pendragon, a knight’s gear was his identity. It was the custom that a master-work of this stature should bear the sigil of its keeper. To honor this tradition, we offer the ritual of personalization at no additional cost.
As the new custodian of this record, you are invited to have your legacy struck into the leather alongside the King's:
The Mark of Initials: Your letters will be embossed into the grain, marking your place in the book's long history.
The Scribing of Phrases: A quote of power or a personal motto may be added ensuring your voice joins the chorus of the legend.
There is no tribute required for this service; it is the fundamental right of the one who holds the crown to name their treasure.
A Vessel for the Ages
This rebound heirloom is reinforced with the strength of a castle gate. With raised spine bands and archival protection, it is designed to be passed down through generations—a "Once and Future" heirloom that will remain vibrant until the King returns from Avalon to claim it.
INSIDE COVERS (DOUBLURES) — USD $400 PER BOOK
Carry the artwork inside the binding. Add leather to both the front and back inside covers, with customizable interior artwork. Share your ideas so we can discuss the design.
BOOKMARK — USD $100 PER BOOK
Add a matching bookmark to accompany your volume. Include any personalization requests when ordering.
COLOUR AND FINISH
Choose Brown, Green, Red, or a Custom base colour in personalization. Gold and secondary accents are chosen at the maker’s discretion.
SCULPTED DEDICATION PLATE — CAD $200
A highly decorated sculpted dedication plate on the front or back interior cover. Include your dedication wording and preferred placement in personalization. Choose a dedication plate OR leather inside covers (doublures); a bookmark can accompany either.
OPTIONAL SCULPTED LEATHER BOOK CASE — CAD $1,000
A sleeve fitted to this book, covered in elaborate sculpted leather. Choose No case or Add book case.
Choose your interior upgrade, then your optional case. The displayed CAD price includes your selections.
Made to order · ships in three weeks. Transit time is additional.
$1,000.00 CAD
Making and delivery
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Worldwide postage and US tariffs are included in the book price. Import fees for destinations outside the US are the buyer’s responsibility.
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