The Complete Aficionado 1967 First Edition Bullfighting Toreo Art HC DJ Vintage

Published in 1967, The Complete Aficionado is a comprehensive English-language study of the art, technique, and cultural meaning of modern bullfighting. Written by John McCormick and Mexican torero Mario Sevilla Mascareñas, the book examines toreo as both performance art and social tradition. The volume covers technical fundamentals, the education of the torero, contemporary practice, and bullfighting’s place in literature and society. It is illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings by Roberto Berdecio that clarify form, movement, and classic passes. Hardcover first edition with original illustrated dust jacket. A solid reference and collectible title for bullfighting history, sports studies, and 20th-century cultural scholarship.

Jacket shows noticeable edge wear, creasing, and surface scuffing, particularly along the bottom edge and spine. Cloth boards show spotting and age-related discoloration but remain structurally sound. Binding is intact and pages are complete with ag