The Hundred Days, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition

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The Hundred Days, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition

Name: The Hundred Days, Patrick O'Brian — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, HarperCollins, 1998

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 280.

Condition Report Fine. An unread copy of this later Aubrey-Maturin instalment. The publisher's blue cloth boards are immaculate, exhibiting remarkably sharp corners and a square, taut binding that suggests the book has barely been opened. The gilt lettering to the spine remains notably bright and entirely unoxidised. Internally, the text-block is wonderfully crisp and devoid of any previous ownership marks, inscriptions, or bookplates, presenting only the faintest hint of the uniform page toning that is entirely standard for the publisher's paper stock of this era. The unclipped dust jacket is equally pristine, boasting vibrant, unfaded panel colours and a lustrous laminate finish, with zero evidence of chipping, tearing, or standard shelf-wear. Overall, an uncompromising, museum-quality example.

Catalogue Note This is a true First Edition, First Printing of the nineteenth novel in Patrick O'Brian's celebrated Aubrey-Maturin series. Bound in the publisher's primary dark blue cloth, this issue precedes all subsequent reprints and book club editions.

Given the immense global popularity O'Brian had achieved by the late 1990s, the initial print run of this volume was relatively generous compared to the exceptionally scarce early titles in the series. Consequently, it remains widely accessible on the open market. However, copies preserved in this uncompromisingly sharp, seemingly unread condition are becoming increasingly uncommon and highly desirable for collectors seeking uniform perfection across the series.

Set in the volatile spring of 1815, The Hundred Days plunges readers into the tense and precarious period following Napoleon's escape from Elba. The series' indomitable duo, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, are tasked with a perilous mission: intercept a vital shipment of gold intended to finance a mercenary army that could swing the balance of power back to the Emperor. As Aubrey navigates a complex squadron across the turbulent Mediterranean, Maturin must leverage his formidable intelligence network to thwart a sophisticated Moorish alliance in Algiers. O'Brian weaves his signature blend of exacting naval authenticity, geopolitical intrigue, and profound character dynamics in this thrilling, penultimate complete voyage of the beloved series.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Patrick O'Brian

Book Publisher: HarperCollins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 280

Book Publication Year: 1998

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Aubrey-Maturin

Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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