The first edition, first impression of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'Lord Hornblower' is set in 1814, when Hornblower is sent to deal with the 'Flame' near the mouth of the Seine. An exciting Royal Navy novel set during the Napoleonic Wars.C. S. Forester is best known for his Horatio Hornblower series, though he also wrote 'Payment Deferred', 'Brown on Resolution', and 'The African Queen'. He also wrote short stories set during the Second World War, in which he fought and subsequently met Roald Dahl. Condition Report: In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A couple of minor marks to the boards. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Dustwrapper with light edgewear, resulting in a few chips and a small closed tears. good A few light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Near Fine
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Product code: 1946 C. S. Forester good Lord Hornblower Dustwrapper 1st Ed