1964-2000 The Works of Dick Francis

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An Important Work, First Edition, Original Binding, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper

Contains: Nerve, published 1964. The first edition, first impression. Odds Against, published 1965. The first edition, first impression. Flying Finish, published 1966. The first edition, first impression. Blood Sport, published 1967. The first edition, first impression. Forfeit, published 1968. The first edition, first impression. Enquiry, published 1969. The first edition, first impression. Rat Race, published 1970. The first edition, first impression. Bonecrack, published 1971. The first edition, first impression. Smokescreen, published 1972. The first edition, first impression. Slay-Ride, published 1973. The first edition, first impression. Knock Down, published 1974. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. High Stakes, published 1975. The first edition, first impression. In the Frame, published 1976. The first edition, first impression. Risk, published 1977. The first edition, first impression. Trial Run, published 1978. The first edition, first impression. Whip Hand, published 1979. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper. Reflex, published 1980. The first edition, first impression. Twice Shy, published 1981. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. Banker, published 1982. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. The Danger, published 1983. The first edition, first impression. Proof, published 1984. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. Break In, published 1985. The first edition, first impression. Bolt, published 1986. The first edition, first impression. Lester The Official Biography, published 1986. Published in the USA as 'A Jockey's Life'. Signed by Francis and Lester Piggott to the half title. Hot Money, published 1987. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. The Edge, published 1988. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. Straight, published 1989. The first edition, first impression. Longshot, published 1990. The first edition, first impression. Comeback, published 1991. The first edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed 'To Rosemary' by the author to the half title. Driving Force, published 1992. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author the half title. Decider, published 1993. The first edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed 'To Rosemary' by the author to the half title. Wild Horses, published 1994. The first edition, first impression. Dick Francis: Steeplechase Jockey, published 1994. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the half title. Come to Grief, published 1995. The first edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed 'To Rosemary' by the author to the half title. To the Hilt, published 1996. The first edition, first impression. 10lb Penalty, published 1997. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to a bookplate on the title page. Field of 13, published 1998. The first edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the title page. A collection of his short stories. Dick Francis A Racing Life, published 1999. The first edition, first impression. Shattered, published 2000. The first edition, first impression. The set does not contain the scarce first two works, The Sport of Queens and Dead Cert, and the early work For Kicks. Also lacking the later work Second Wind. A number of subsequent novels were written with his son Felix Francis. Following Dick Francis' death in 2010, Felix wrote a number of novels following in his father's style. 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. This wonderful collection brings together these much-loved works, demonstrating the breadth of his writing career. Truly an exceptional addition to any collector's library.