The Eagle's Vengeance, Anthony Riches — 1st Edition, Limited

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The Eagle's Vengeance, Anthony Riches — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: The Eagle's Vengeance, Anthony Riches — 1st Edition, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6304
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Publication: London, Hodder & Stoughton, 2013

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 355.

Condition Report: Fine. A superb, museum-quality example of this limited first edition. The publisher's original black cloth binding remains exceptionally tight and perfectly square, with corners sharp and the gilt lettering to the spine impeccably bright and unoxidised. The text block is crisp and unblemished, showing no signs of shelf-wear, spotting, or foxing, while the pages remain remarkably bright and supple. Pictured with its original, vibrant dust jacket, which is equally immaculate, free from any nicks, creases, or fading. An exceptional collector's copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a true First Edition, First Impression (indicated by the number line '1' on the copyright page) of the sixth instalment in the highly acclaimed Empire series. This particular copy boasts exceptional provenance as a rare limited edition, hand-numbered 97 of only 100 copies produced.

It has been boldly signed and dated ('22.08.2013.') in black ink to the title page by the author. Furthermore, Riches has inscribed a memorable quote from the novel: "'You know how it is. Other men start fights...'", adding a unique and intimate layer of authorial association to the volume.

Given its strict limitation to merely 100 copies and the bespoke inscription, this primary binding is exceptionally scarce on the open market and represents a significant acquisition for serious collectors of modern military historical fiction.

In The Eagle's Vengeance, Anthony Riches plunges readers back into the brutal, blood-soaked frontiers of the Roman Empire. Centurion Marcus Aquila and his battle-hardened Tungrian legion face a desperate, seemingly impossible mission. Betrayed, besieged, and heavily outnumbered by fierce barbarian hordes, they must carve a path of vengeance through the treacherous landscapes of ancient Europe. Riches masterfully blends visceral combat, meticulous historical detail, and deep bonds of brotherhood in a fast-paced narrative that powerfully captures the unforgiving reality of Roman warfare.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Anthony Riches

Book Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 355

Book Publication Year: 2013

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Empire

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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