1962
by HAIL, Marshall
Little, 1962. LEA, Tom. HAIL, Marshall. KNIGHT IN THE SUN. Illustrated by Tom Lea. Boston: Little, Brown & Company, [1962]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket; 234 pages. First Edition. The story of Harper B. Lee, an American who became a popular matador in Mexico in the 1910's, at a time when anti-American sentiment in Mexico was high, and when anti-bullfighting sentiment was high in the U.S. "The forgotten man of Mexican bullfighting" and his brief but dramatic career. Signed presentation by Hail on half-tile page. Uncommon signed. Near fine; few small nicks (minor rubbing & small tape repair) d/j. $50.00.
(Inventory #: 4637)