London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0718134478 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with prior owner address stamp in Near Fine, UK price-clipped dustwrapper (Canadian price of $24.95 still visible) , signed by author Dick Francis on the half-title page; Dick Francis' story of John Kendall who is leaving his well-paid job to write a novel, struggling for survival. Knowing only little about the world of racing, he agrees to write the biography of Tremayne Vickers, a highly successful National Hunt racehorse trainer ; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author .

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Jump in the saddle with a sure thing. Writer John Kendall travels to England to interview a racehorse trainer with something to hide-a secret that could threaten Kendall's life.

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 15191
Title: Longshot - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author: Francis, Dick
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0718134478
ISBN 13: 9780718134471
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Con Burger

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