JACK ABSOLUTE
By C.C. Humphreys London: Orion, (2004). First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author to the title page. The Orion British publication precedes the American edition. Humphreys introduces Jack Absolute in the year 1777. Jack is an English spy on American soil, an adopted Mohawk Indian, and generally a pack of trouble. Richard Sheridan made Jack Absolute famous through his play THE RIVALS, causing Jack considerable consternation. A well-reviewed, and highly acclaimed historical adventure set during the American Revolution. Fine in textured burgundy boards with gilt embossed titles and devices to the spine; in a fine dust jacket; original L9.99 price still intact to the front inner flap.Unusual in the true first edition, SIGNED. PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! |