Master and Commander, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition

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Master and Commander, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition

Name: Master and Commander, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6037
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Publication: London, HarperCollins, 1998

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 411.

Condition Report: Fine. The book is close to 'As New' condition, remaining remarkably bright, attractive, and structurally pristine. The original dark blue boards are clean with sharp corners, and the gilt tooling on the spine remains vivid and unoxidised. The binding is tight and square, demonstrating no signs of careless handling. Internally, the pages are exceptionally clean and unmarked, completely free of foxing or previous ownership inscriptions, showing only a faint whisper of even age-toning. The unclipped dust jacket is equally impressive, crisp, vibrant, and unfaded, presenting no notable chips or creases, and is now preserved in a clear archival sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This copy is a first printing of the uniform hardback reissue, confirmed by the full number line '1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2' on the copyright page. It features the iconic nautical cover art specific to this uniform release, alongside an author portrait and historical map of the Morea on the rear panel.

There are no previous ownership signatures, bookplates, or inscriptions present.

While worn reading copies of this title frequently circulate, finding this specific hardback reissue in such a well-preserved, collector-grade state is uncommon on the open market, making it an excellent acquisition for those assembling a matching set of the Aubrey-Maturin series.

Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Master and Commander is the thrilling inaugural novel in Patrick O'Brian's beloved twenty-book Aubrey-Maturin series. The story introduces the boisterous, newly promoted Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy and his unlikely companion, the brilliant but complex Irish-Catalan physician and natural philosopher, Stephen Maturin. Taking command of the sloop HMS Sophie, Aubrey leads his crew through a series of daring naval engagements in the Mediterranean. O'Brian's masterful blend of historical authenticity, deeply human characterization, and gripping nautical action has cemented this work as a cornerstone of historical fiction.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Patrick O'Brian

Book Publisher: HarperCollins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 411

Book Publication Year: 1998

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Aubrey-Maturin

Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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