The Knight of the Lion Signed Gerald McDermott First edition 1979 Vintage hardcover story book
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“The Knight of the Lion” by Gerald McDermott, published in 1979 by Four Winds Press, unpaginated.
First edition, inscribed by the author with a drawing on the half-title page.
Large octavo in black paper wrapped boards over a maroon cloth-wrapped spine, richly illustrated with black & white etchings.
This is a “very good” or better large vintage hardcover with a tight spine, and crisp board hinges. Aside from the writers inscription on the title page depicting a charging knight on a horse with a lance (see images), no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. The text block closes tightly and is square, Board corners are square, mildly worn at tips. Top edges of the boards are somewhat sunned.
The original dustjacket is price clipped, other wise un-marked. Some slight edge wear, a little chipping at corners and at spine edges. Some light scuffing in places in the white background on the back side.
Overall very pleasing, now protected in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation.
A wonderful find! Striking and charming.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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| Weight | 32 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 11 × 1 in |
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