Nathaniel Hawthorne — The Golden Touch

San Francisco, The Grabhorn Press, 1927 . Hardback. A charmingly illustrated limited edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short tale about the failings of King Midas. A limited edition work, one of only 240 copies produced.With vignette illustrations by Valentini Angelo.A charming tale from Nathaniel Hawthorne, detailing the actions of the foolish King Midas, whose greed for gold destroys his own happiness.This story was first published in a short story collection in 1852.With the former owner's label of Mrs M E Heynes to the front pastedown, and a bookseller's label to the rear pastedown. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Light discolouration to back strip, otherwise externally fine. Former owner's label to head of front pastedown, and booksellers label to rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Valentini Angelo. Near Fine .