Description: This is an auction for a scarce copy of Captain Horatio Hornblower, written by C. S. Forester and published by Little Brown of Boston in 1939. First edition, first printing copy with “Published April 1939” on copyright page and with no other printing listed. Four illustrations by N.C. Wyeth. This omnibus collection contains the first three Horatio Hornblower novels: Beat to Quarters, Ship of the Line and Flying Colours. A very good red hardback with blue top stain to text block, missing the scarce dustjacket. Light shelf wear to edges, one small fade spot to rear board. Over all a solid, tight copy of a scarce book with no bookplates, or writing, no tears or rips and comes from a smoke free environment. This book measures 5.75 by 8.5 inches, 662 pages. This book is not a book club copy nor is it an ex‑library copy. Selling rare books since 1994.
Price: 52 USD
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-08T23:34:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.87 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Signed: No
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1939
Language: English
Illustrator: N. C. Wyeth
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: carl lane
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Naval War Royal Navy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
