A PAWN AMONG KINGS

Forester, C.S.

London: Methuen, 1924. First Edition. Hardcover. Review copy, with the publisher's review slip tipped in on the title page, which is also stamped "presentation copy". The author's first novel, a grand historical epic of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Forester (1899-1966) returned to the Napoleonic wars in his acclaimed Horatio Hornblower series of naval adventures. Octavo. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles. Period previous owner's ink signature and date to the front flyleaf. Some minor staining to the fore-edge. The spine is lightly sun faded, with a bit of edgewear to the boards. Good. Item #75020

Price: $750.00