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First editions, first impressions, of all the Sharpe novels, each of them signed by the author on the title page. The third title is inscribed "Welcome to [Sharpe's Company], Bernard Cornwell". The bestselling historical fiction series has remained popular for over four decades and inspired the ITV screen adaptation, which consisted of 16 film-length episodes released from 1993 to 2008. Together 23 works, octavo. Original boards in various colours, spines lettered in gilt. With dust jackets. Illustrated with maps. Occasional bump and foxing to edges, a couple of book blocks toned, else clean; jackets unclipped, a few spines sunned, bright overall, infrequent nick and crease, closed tear to spine head of Eagle jacket, Trafalgar jacket with barcode sticker on verso: overall a near-fine set in like jackets.

A defining novel in the Sharpe series, detailing Richard Sharpe's adventures during the Battle of Talavera.