Nuevo libro taurino dedicado al fenomeno Juan Belmonte...
[Sevilla: imp. Molviedro, n.d., ca. 1920.]. First edition, 16mo, pp. 8; original pink printed wrappers bound in; full blue Spanish calf, gilt-lettered spine; near fine. Bullfighting bookplate of James J. Nieto. Belmonte (1892-1962) was among the greatest bullfighters of all time. He began his bullfighting career in 1908, "touring around Spain in a children's bullfighting group called Los Niños Sevillanos. He killed his first bull on July 24, 1910. As an adult, his technique was unlike that of previous matadors; he stood erect and nearly motionless, and always stayed within inches of the bull, unlike previous matadors, who stayed far from the animal to avoid the horns. As a result of this daring technique, Belmonte was frequently gored, sustaining many serious wounds" (Wikipedia). Not found in OCLC or Palau. Item #55421
Price: $275.00
