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Superior signed set of first printings of the first 21 books in the Sharpe series, with every volume signed by Cornwell. This historical adventure series follows a single hero, the British soldier Richard Sharpe, through the Napoleonic Wars; through Sharpe's eyes we see Trafalgar, Waterloo, and more. Cornwell has distinguished himself for the depth of historical detail he brings to books, which manages to add richness rather than weight. The series is comprised of: SHARPE'S EAGLE (1981); SHARPE'S GOLD (1981); SHARPE'S COMPANY (1982); SHARPE'S SWORD (1983); SHARPE'S ENEMY (1984); SHARPE'S HONOUR (1985); SHARPE'S REGIMENT (1986); SHARPE'S SEIGE (1987); SHARPE'S RIFLES (1988); SHARPE'S REVENGE (1989); SHARPE'S WATERLOO (1990); SHARPE'S DEVIL (1992); SHARPE'S BATTLE (1995); SHARPE'S TIGER (1997); SHARPE'S TRIUMPH (1998); SHARPE'S FORTRESS (1999); SHARPE'S TRAFALGAR (2000); SHARPE'S PREY (2001); SHARPE'S HAVOC (2003); SHARPE'S ESCAPE (2004); and SHARPE'S FURY (2006). In beautiful condition, with each volume signed, quite a desirable set. 6 volumes 8.25'' x 5.25'' each; 15 volumes 9.25'' x 6'' each (21 total). Original cloth of varying colors, gilt- or silver-lettered spines. In original unclipped color pictorial dust jackets. 266; 250; 280; 319, [1]; 351, [1]; 320; 301, [1]; 319, [1]; 304; 348; 378; 286; 304; 304; 298; 302; [8], 277, [1]; [8], 261, [1]; [14], 380; [10], 351, [1]; [6], 407, [1] pages. Each volume signed by Cornwell on the title page. A few volumes (EAGLE, BATTLE, REGIMENT) with small tape repairs to verso of jackets. REVENGE a trifle cocked, FURY with small dampstain to verso of jacket; volumes from the 1980s all with primarily marginal toning to text (later volumes clean). Bright and firm.

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