"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."
— Mark Twain
London: Michael Joseph, 1937-1967. [Naval Historical Fiction] LEATHER-BOUND COMPLETE FIRST EDITIONS, first impressions. Eleven volumes, bound as ten. Octavo (21 x 13 x 32cm). The complete series, recently bound in navy half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to twin burgundy labels, and gilt anchor motifs to spine. Marbled paper over boards, and edges lightly trimmed. Volumes vary in size as per original publication. 'The Commodore' and 'Lord Hornblower' bound together in one volume. Moderate to heavy spotting to edges, otherwise a crisp, clean set, in an attractive new leather binding. Chronicling the maritime adventures of the fictional Napoleonic War-era Royal Navy officer Horatio Hornblower. The final volume 'Hornblower and the Crisis' comprises the last, unfinished novel and two short stories appearing in a book-form for the first time. Item #75616
Price: £2,750.00
An expedited option is also available during checkout - this will usually be sent via FedEx.