Dick Francis

Comeback the Edge Straight

London, Michael Joseph, BCA, 1988 - 1991. Cloth. A collection of three novels by Dick Francis. Comeback and Straight are first edition first printing. The Edge is the third impression. Dick Francis was a jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England. Francis' novels deal with crime in the horse-racing world, narrated by a key player, often a jockey. Many of Francis' novels have become international best sellers. In cloth bindings in original dustwrappers. Externally, excellent. Some minor shelfwear and wear to the tail of spine of Straight. Dustwrappers in excellent condition with just some shelfwear. Dustwrappers to Comeback and The Edge unclipped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean aside from some age toning to The Edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MOD4-I-1

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: dick francis comeback stright the edge comeback None

Dick Francis

Reflex Straight Driving Force Wild Horses to the Hilt 10lb Penalty Shattered

London, Michael Joseph, 1980-2000. First edition. Cloth. A smart seven volume set of the writings of prolific equestrian crime author, Dick Francis. Contains: Reflex, published 1980. The first edition, first impression. Straight, published 1989. The first edition, first impression. Driving Force, published 1992. The first edition, first impression. Wild Horses, published 1994. The first edition, first impression. To the Hilt, published 1996. The first edition, first impression. 10lb Penalty, published 1997. The first edition, first impression. Shattered, published 2000. The first edition, first impression. Dick Francis was a prolific British crime writer, whose works focus upon horse racing in England. Francis' inspiration came from his own experiences as a successful steeplechase jockey, winning over 350 races and notably being appointed jockey for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, riding her horse the Devon Loch. Francis went on to have a prolific writing career, penning more than 40 international bestsellers, famously writing a book a year (with the exception of 1998 in which he published a series of short stories instead). Whilst all his works were set against the backdrop of horse racing, the protagonists themselves varied, and included artists, wine merchants and journalists, to name a few. In the original cloth bindings in the original unclipped dustwrappers, excluding Reflex which is price clipped. Externally in excellent condition with minor shelf wear only. Dustwrappers are in excellent condition with slight bumping and shelf wear to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to front free endpaper of To The Hilt and Driving Force. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 759K3

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: Dick Francis Equestrian Horse Racing Detective Fiction Equestrian None

Dick Francis

Slay-Ride; High Stakes; in the Frame; Trial Run; Whip Hand; Reflex; Banker; Break in; Bolt; Straight; Comeback

London, Michael Joseph Ltd, 1973-1991. First edition. Cloth. A pleasing set offering eleven titles from British steeplechase jockey and crime writer, Dick Francis, one of which is signed. The first edition, first impressions of these works. Including a signed copy of 'Break In', with the author's signature to the half title page. All complete with the publisher's dust wrappers, all unclipped except for 'High Stakes' and 'Reflex&apos. Francis was best known for his novels centring on horse racing in England. The stories are narrated by the main character, often a jockey, but sometimes a trainer, an owner, a bookie, or someone else linked to racing. More than forty of these novels became international best-sellers.Comprising the following works: Slay-Ride (1973)High Stakes (1975)In the Frame (1976)Trial Run (1978)Whip Hand (1979)Reflex (1980)Banker (1982)Break In (1985)Bolt (1986)Straight (1989)Comeback (1991)   In the original cloth binding. With the publisher's original dust wrappers, 'Reflex' and 'High Stakes' being clipped. Externally, excellent, with minor bumping to the spine heads and tails. Dust wrappers are very smart, with mild bumping to the edges and occasional mild sunning to the spines. Internally, with age toning to 'Bolt' and 'Break In' due to paper used, otherwise set is bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 959Y2

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: Dick Francis Crime Novels Modern Fiction Literary Collection Crime Novels Trial Run Horse Racing None

Francis, Dick

STRAIGHT

NY: Putnam's, 1989. 1st US. Hardback. Dust jacket. 323 pp, 8vo. F/Nr. F .

Tavistock Books, ABAAProfessional seller

Book number: 1609.1

Catalogue: Modern First Editions

Francis, Dick

Straight

New York NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. Fifth Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0399134700. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; 323 pages.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 27201

Catalogue: Mystery Fiction::Horse

Keywords: 0399134700 Francis, Dick Mystery Horse Mystery

Francis, Dick

Straight

New York NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0399134700. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; 323 pages.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 29636

Catalogue: Mystery Fiction::Horse

Keywords: 0399134700 Francis, Dick Mystery Horse Mystery 1st Edition

Francis, Dick

Straight

NY: Putnam, 1989. 1st printing of 1st edition., Book spine slightly canted otherwise near fine trade hard cover book in fine dust jacket.

Lorrin Wong, BooksellerProfessional seller

Book number: 581483

Catalogue: Mysteries & thrillers

Keywords: 399134700

FRANCIS, DICK

Straight

London, Pan. 1990. Paperback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book, 4.25 x 7"; 302pp; paperback; good clean copy;. Good.

Books & BygonesProfessional seller

Book number: 2761

Catalogue: Murder Mystery & Crime

Keywords: Crime; Murder; Racing; Horses;

Francis, Dick

Straight

Pan Books Limited.. Mass Market Paperback ISBN: 0330314424, Condition: Acceptable.

Aardvark Rare BooksProfessional seller

Book number: mon0000212597

Francis, Dick,

Straight.

London, Michael Joseph, 1990. Trade Paperback., G in Wraps. Lightly Worn & Soiled. Scuffed. Lightly Cocked. Prev Initial Ffep. Pages: 279.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER346653I

Catalogue: Mystery

Francis, Dick,

Straight - Book Club Edition.

New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. Book Club. Hardcover., Vg (See Description), G/Vg Book & Dj Lightly Edgeworn. Lightly Cocked. Pages: 323.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER349200I

Catalogue: Mystery

Francis, Dick,

STRAIGHT.

Pan Books, London, ND (c1991), 3rd imp., paperback, 302pp, [ii] blank/order form, pictorial wrappers, injured jockey Derek Franklin inherits his brothers jewellery business and some dangerous enemies, slight roll and slant to spine, rubbed at extrems., light creasing to spine and wrappers, edges tanned, good,

A Book for all ReasonsProfessional seller

Book number: 43238

Catalogue: Fiction - Crime

Keywords: fiction crime

Francis, Dick,

STRAIGHT.

Pan Books, London, ND (c1991), 3rd imp., paperback, 302pp, [ii] blank/order form, pictorial wrappers, injured jockey Derek Franklin inherits his brothers jewellery business and some dangerous enemies, slight roll and slant to spine, rubbed at extrems., light creasing to spine and wrappers, edges tanned, good,

A Book for all ReasonsProfessional seller

Book number: 43239

Catalogue: Fiction - Crime

Keywords: fiction crime

FRANCIS, Dick

Straight

London, Michael Joseph, 1990. Used - Very Good. VG paperback . A tidy copy in tight binding Photo:. ISBN: 071813463X

Cotswold Internet BooksProfessional seller

Book number: BOOKS036403I

FRANCIS, Dick

Straight

London, Michael Joseph, 1989. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG price-clipped dustjacket 1st ed.. A tidy copy in tight binding. Photo:. ISBN: 0718131800

Cotswold Internet BooksProfessional seller

Book number: BOOKS041920I