The High King by Lloyd Alexander [FIRST EDITION] 1968 • 20th Printing • Henry Holt & Co.

The High King by Lloyd Alexander [Chronicles of Prydain #5]

FIRST EDITION [1968] HENRY HOLT & COMPANY

Later (20th) printing circa late 80's or 90's.  

Ex-library copy in very good reading condition.

Dust jacket is in beautiful shape with just some minor shelf wear.  Small spot of sticker ghosting on lower spine.  Now housed in a new HQ brodart jacket protector.

Book itself has visible tape remainder marks to boards; otherwise very good w/ library stamp on front endpaper.  Reads beautifully w/ little to no wear.

Book V in The Chronicles of Prydain.  The Newberry Award winning conclusion to The Chonicles of Prydain and Finalist for the National Book Award.

When the sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army arrives at Mount Dragon, Arawn's stronghold. There, in a thrilling confrontation with Arawn and the evil enchantress Achren, Taran is forced to make the most crucial decision of his life. . - Bookshop Apocalypse