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New York: The Armchair Detective Library, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. First edition thus, this is copy 88 of 100 signed by Dick Francis. The story of a struggling young jockey who discovers that his troubling losing streak is caused not by a lack of skill or confidence, but by something far more sinister. This edition includes a new introduction by Mike Lupica. Octavo. Original burgundy cloth binding, with a portrait of Francis inset on the front board and decorative gilt stamping. A fine copy, housed in the publisher's slipcase.

NY: Harper & Row, 1964. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 1964 Harper & Row First American Ed. in F/NF condition. With a **SIGNED** card pasted in. A near MINT copy of his 2nd mystery! The HB looks unread and the unclipped DJ has very minor wear.

New York: Harper & Row, 1964. Nice copy of author's second book. Unmarked, tight and square. Signed with inscription by author on nicely designed bookplate laiid in. Price intact jacket is sunned to red background color on spine to now pink which is common. Jacket is otherwise quite nice with only minor wear. In mylar. . Signed by Author. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Harper & Row, 1964. First U.S. Edition. Octavo; VG/VG; red spine, black/white text; jacket has protective mylar cover, significant rubbing, chipping at spine head and tail, price clipped on front flap; boards are strong; textblock is clean; pp 273; scarce signed first edition of Dick Francis' second mystery novel; FLP Collection. Shelved Upstairs Hallway. 1284508. Special Collections.

New York: Harper & Row, 1964. Nice copy in first printing of author's second novel. Correct code B - O with first edition statement on copyright page. Unmarked, clean, tight and square. Inscribed book plate signed by author laid in. Price intact jacket has only ight rubbing but jacket color on spine is bright red which is rare with this title. No tears, chips or creasing. In mylar. . Signed by Author. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine to Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Harper and Row, 1964. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK VERY GOOD+/JACKET VERY GOOD+. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. 273 pages. Stated first edition. First printing. Scarce, signed copy of author's second mystery. 1st American Edition. Great, collectible copy!

London: Michael Joseph, 1964. Very nice copy in its first printing. The second book in his mystery series. Signed by author with no inscription on title page. No other markings, tight and square. Faint dusting to top page edges but no other flaws. Price intact jacket is completely without flaw with wrapper design by Trevor Denning. In mylar. . Signed by Author. First U.K. Edition. Hardccover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Michael Joseph, 1962-2006. First editions of each of the first forty Dick Francis' mystery novels.Octavo, 40 Volumes. All forty volumes are signed by Francis and the first three novels: "Dead Cert", "Nerve", and "For Kicks" are signed with lines transcribed from them by Francis. The Set Consists of: Dead Cert, Nerve, For Kicks, Odds Against, Flying Finish, Blood Sport, Forfeit, Enquiry, Rat Race, Bonecrack, Smokescreen, Slay-Ride, Knock Down, High Stakes, In The Frame, Risk, Trial Run, Whip Hand, Reflex, Twice Shy, Banker, The Danger, Proof, Break In, Bolt, Hot Money, The Edge, Straight, Longshot, Comeback, Driving Force, Decider, Wild Horses, Come To Grief, To The Hilt, 10-lb Penalty, Field Of Thirteen, Second Wind Shattered and Under Orders. An exceptional set each title is fine in near fine to fine dust jackets.