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London: Methuen, 1924. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Review copy, with the publisher's review slip tipped in on the title page, which is also stamped "presentation copy". The author's first novel, a grand historical epic of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Forester (1899-1966) returned to the Napoleonic wars in his acclaimed Horatio Hornblower series of naval adventures. Octavo. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles. Period previous owner's ink signature and date to the front flyleaf. Some minor staining to the fore-edge. The spine is lightly sun faded, with a bit of edgewear to the boards.

A Pawn Among Kings is a lesser-known work by C. S. Forester, an English novelist known for his Horatio Hornblower series and novels about fictional British Army officer Richard Sharpe. Given that 'A Pawn Among Kings' is an obscure title, the exact data may not be readily available. However, common practice would be to fill in known general attributes associated with works by C. S. Forester.

Blue cloth, lettered in gold. The title page will show: METHUEN & CO. LTD. 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON