Dick Francis – Slay-Ride – First Edition 1974
£30.00
First edition, first printing of Slay-Ride by Dick Francis, published by Michael Joseph, London in 1973. A near fine book signed by a previous owner in black ink to the front free end paper, binding slightly cocked, boards a little rub-worn, some pushing to the spine tips and mild toning to the text blocks. The near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips, fading to the spine, a closed tear to the bottom edge of rear panel and light pushing to the upper edge of front and rear flap folds. Jacket design by Beverly Le Barrow.
Slay-Ride by Dick Francis is a gripping thriller set in the world of Scandinavian horse racing. British investigator David Cleveland is sent to Norway to look into the mysterious disappearance of a jockey. What starts as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a deadly game of deception, sabotage and murder. As Cleveland unravels a dangerous conspiracy, he must outthink ruthless adversaries. With suspense, action and rich racing detail, Slay-Ride delivers an exhilarating adventure.
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First edition, first printing of Slay-Ride by Dick Francis, published by Michael Joseph, London in 1973. A near fine book signed by a previous owner in black ink to the front free end paper, binding slightly cocked, boards a little rub-worn, some pushing to the spine tips and mild toning to the text blocks. The near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips, fading to the spine, a closed tear to the bottom edge of rear panel and light pushing to the upper edge of front and rear flap folds. Jacket design by Beverly Le Barrow.
Slay-Ride by Dick Francis is a gripping thriller set in the world of Scandinavian horse racing. British investigator David Cleveland is sent to Norway to look into the mysterious disappearance of a jockey. What starts as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a deadly game of deception, sabotage and murder. As Cleveland unravels a dangerous conspiracy, he must outthink ruthless adversaries. With suspense, action and rich racing detail, Slay-Ride delivers an exhilarating adventure.
