Description: [Book Club of California] [Presentation by Carl Wheat] THE HELMET OF MAMBRINO Author: King, Clarence Title: [Book Club of California] [Presentation by Carl Wheat] THE HELMET OF MAMBRINO Publication: San Francisco: Book Club of California | University of California Press, 1938 Description: Vellum Binding. Very Good+ binding. Octavo. xx, [2], 21, [3] pp. Limited edition, one of 350 copies. As issued, in marbled paper over boards, backed in vellum. Spine gilt is a trifle dulled, but generally a very nice copy. Originally composed as a letter to King's friend, the "Bachelor of San Francisco," and first published in Century Magazine in 1886, this delightful tale was inspired by Cervantes and his account of Don Quixote's encounter with the legendary helmet of the Moorish king. Prior to this edition, it only appeared in book for in 1904. This copy with an inscription from historian Carl Wheat, author of Mapping of the Trans-Mississippi West to Joe Blumenthal of the Spiral Press, "a fellow member of WOOFFB." Magee, Book Club of California, 55. Seller ID: 8331 Subject: Private Press Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 97.5 USD
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Author: King, Clarence
Publisher: Book Club of California / University of California Press
Year Printed: 1938
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Vellum
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
