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A Close Run Thing
by Allan Mallinson
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Bantam Press, 1999. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9.5" by 6". None. A signed first edition of Allan Mallinson's first Matthew Hervey novel, 'A Close Run Thing'. The first edition of this work, Signed by the author, with a tipped in note to the tile page. Held in the original publisher's unclipped dustwrapper. 'A Close Run Thing' is the first novel in Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series, with this novel's events taking place before and during the Battle of Waterloo. Matthew Hervey was in the 6th Light Dragoons, and climbed through the ranks. Written by Allan Mallinson, an English author and retired British Army officer. He is best known for his Matthew Hervey novels, of which he has now published thirteen novels, as well as publishing various non-fiction novels about the army. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Dustwrappr with some very minimal edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Tipped in note to the tile page. Fine
Synopsis
"Stirring...stimulating...entertaining...a richness of detail." - USA Today "Now at last a highly literate, deeply read cavalry officer of high rank shows one the nature of horse-borne warfare....Colonel Mallinson's a close run thing is very much to be welcomed." -Patrick O'Brian author of the Aubrey-Maturin series "An astonishingly impressive debut in the field of Napoleonic fiction. Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced, and expertly written, this cavalryman's tale is a joy to read." -Anthony Beevor, author of Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege "A rousing...tale of valiant heroism and dashing derring-do." - Kirkus Reviews "Mallinson expertly captures both the glory and the gore of the battlefield in this sweeping saga.... An exciting historical adventure steeped in authentic military detail." - Booklist
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 668P19
- Title
- A Close Run Thing
- Author
- Allan Mallinson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bantam Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1999
- Size
- 9.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- allan mallinson a close run thing matthew hervey light dragoons a close run thing british army napoleon
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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