NEW The Hornblower Saga SET 2 Captain Atropos Happy Return Flying FOLIO SOCIETY

Description: C.S. Forester, The Hornblower Saga, Captain Hornblower. London: The Folio Society, [2019]. First printing thus. 228 × 150 × 24–29 mm. 4 vols (see below). Type: Bulmer. Printed and bound by Neografia in three-quarter blue cloth with a cloth front board printed and blocked with a different design by Joe McLaren for each volume. Aside from plates, McLaren has also con tributed chapter headings, frontispieces and illustrations for the titles. Blue four-volume slip case printed with repeat wave design and blocked in gold (titled as above). The second set in the series. The four volumes are as follows: [1] C.S. Forester, Hornblower and the Atropos, introduced by Bernard Cornwell, illustrated by Joe McLaren. Pp. [i–iv] v–xii [xiii–xx], [1–2] 3–270 [271–276]: [4] leaves of black and white plates (facing pp. 56, 128, 196 and 239). Endleaves printed with wave design in orange and blue. Five maps are on pages [xv–xx]. [2] C.S. Forester, The Happy Return . . . Pp. [i–iv] v–x [xi–xvi], [1–2] 3–219 [220–224]: [4] leaves of black and white plates (facing pp. 85, 125, 160 and 206). Endleaves printed with wave design in green and blue. Four maps are on pages [xii–xvi]. [3] C.S. Forester, A Ship of the Line . . . Pp. [i–iv] v–xi [xii–xvi], [1–2] 3–250 [251–256]: [4] leaves of black and white plates (facing pp. 103, 127, 169 and 229). Endleaves printed with wave design in dark yellow and blue. Two maps are on pages [xv–xvi]. Concludes with the short story ‘Hornblower’s charitable offering’. [4] C.S. Forester, Flying Colours . . . Pp. [i–iv] v–xi [xii–xvi], [1–2] 3–215 [216]: [4] leaves of black and white plates (facing pp. 65, 96, 135 and 185). Endleaves printed with wave design in two shades of blue. A map is on page [xv]. Concludes with the short story ‘Hornblower and His Majesty’. Nelson’s funeral, a war ship commission, aiding the odious el Supremo in the Spanish revolt and being taken prisoner by the French – this new series of four volumes of C. S. Forester’s tales sees Horatio Hornblower engage in furious battles and acts of diplomacy across the globe. Originally written as stand-alone tales, this new collection brings all the novels and stories together in chronological order, the better to follow the burgeoning naval career of Forester’s affable protagonist during the Napoleonic Wars. This is the real Horatio Hornblower – the naval captain who inspired a film and television series – presented exactly as Forester intended you to meet him. Illustrator Joe McLaren returns with his evocative black-and-white series illustrations and naval-inspired binding designs in this highly desirable collection that also includes meticulous reproductions of Forester’s maps: fascinating visual depictions of Hornblower’s voyages. Condition New and sealed. No bumps, nor dents; a fine-looking set. The last few photos are from another set we have recently sold, just for illustrative purposes. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.

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