Earliest Surviving Edition of ‘King Arthur’ Manuscript Is Going up for Auction
The tales of King Arthur and Merlin have been told for centuries, mythologized and rewritten into a legend that has influenced the way we tell stories. Now, one of the earliest surviving manuscripts is up for auction at Christie’s in July 2026, and the sale is likely to reach a whopping $2 million. The manuscript, which is believed to be the earliest edition of the stories ever at auction, is from roughly 1290–1310.










































































