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Francis, Dick
In most articles on how to write novels the advice is given - "write about what you know". Richard Stanley Francis was the perfect example of this. After a stint in the RAF during the war, he became a full time time jump-jockey. It was and remains a calling that takes considerable personal bravery as well as skill. Francis won over 350 races in his career. It is fair to say that not many people knew what the were writing about as much as he. All his novels deal with the dark underside of horse racing. Many became and remain best sellers. His first book 'Dead Cert' was published in 1962 and after that he wrote a book a year for the next 38 years. A publishers' dream. He also found time to be The Sunday Express' racing correspondent for 16 years.
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1962 Dead CertNew York: 1962A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first novel. -
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1964 NerveNew York; Evanston: 1964A signed first US edition of this intriguing novel set in the horse-racing world, written by celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis. -
1966 Flying FinishNew York; Evanston: 1966A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
1965 Odds AgainstNew York: 1965A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel. -
1967 Blood SportNew York; Evanston: 1967A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' novel. -
1983 The Danger Dick Francis First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1983A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1973 Dick Francis Slay-Ride First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1973A first edition of this crime thriller from one of the masters of this genre Dick Francis. -
1986 Bolt by Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper FirstLondon: 1986A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis. -
1976 In the Frame Dick Francis Thriller Author's Presentation Copy First EditionLondon: 1976A first edition of this thriller by Dick Francis, with an ink inscription by the author to front free endpaper. -
1978 Trial Run by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's PresentationLondon: 1978A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
1977 Risk by Dick Francis Author's Presentation Copy Dustwrapper Thriller FirstLondon: 1977A first edition of this crime thriller by Dick Francis. -
1972 Smokescreen By Dick Francis First Edition In DustwrapperLondon: 1972'Smokescreen' is a crime novel by Dick Francis featuring the main character of Edward Lincoln, a movie actor who does his own stunts. In original dustwrapper, jacket photograph by Beverley Le Barrow. -
1977/1978 2Vols Dick Francis Risk Trial Run Horse Racing Crime First EditionsLondon: 1977/1978A two volume set of Dick Francis UK first editions. -
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1982 Banker by Dick Francis Crime Novel First Edition Author's Presentation CopyLondon: 1982A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
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1980 Reflex by Dick Francis First Edition Crime Novel Inscribed by the AuthorLondon: 1980A first edition of this crime novel by Dick Francis. -
1980-1986 6Vol Dick Francis Horse Racing Industry Crime Thriller First EditionsLondon: 1980 - 1986A collection of six UK first edition Dick Francis novels, including 'Reflex', 'Twice Shy', 'Banker', 'The Danger', 'Proof' and 'Bolt'.