A Search for the King
New York: E. P. Dutton, 1950. First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition (so stated). 8vo: 255,[1]pp. Publisher's finely woven black cloth, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, in an illustrated dust jacket priced $3.00. Fine (former owner's name to corner of front paste-down) and unread, in a Fine jacket with briefest of wear to spine panel crown. Fine / Fine. Item #BB1176
Vidal's fifth novel, the story of the troubadour Blondel's search for Richard the Lionheart, kidnapped and held for ransom by Duke Leopold of Austria after the Third Crusade. From castle to castle, across the face of Europe, Blondel journeys, encountering giants and dragons and enchanted forests, as he follows the trail of his king. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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