Young Galahad Limited Edition Collector Plate

This is a fine porcelain collector plate titled 'Young Galahad,' identified as Plate II of 'The Royal Cornwall Classic Collection.' Measuring approximately 8 inches in diameter, the plate features a white glazed ceramic base with detailed brown transfer-printed markings on its underside. The central inscription confirms it is part of a limited edition series of 17,500 sets, featuring the artwork of renowned American illustrator J.C. Leyendecker. The verso highlights several distinct logos including the Royal Cornwall crown, a circular Leyendecker Foundation emblem, and a commemorative circular seal. The specific plate is hand-numbered '4840' in black ink, indicating its unique sequence in the production run. It is officially licensed through the Curtis Publishing Co. and the Leyendecker Foundation, with a copyright date provided as 1978. The plate's exterior rim and foot ring appear in good vintage condition, though minor surface wear and light shelf grime are visible on the unglazed foot ring, consistent with age. This item represents a high-quality example of the late 20th-century limited edition collectibles market, blending fine porcelain manufacturing with classic American Golden Age illustration art.