Dick Francis — For Kicks

London, Michael Joseph, 1965. First edition. Cloth. A nice first edition of this uncommon early Dick Francis novel, an exciting spy racing novel. A first edition, first impression of this work.In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.A thrilling racing spy story by Dick Francis, one of his classic and early novels in which the protagonist is unknowingly dropped into deadly danger.Francis was a well known steeplechase jockey, and his many novels regarding horse racing and the spy world are very popular. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very minor bumping to the spine. Light spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is lightly spotted, with some minor edge wear resulting in some very small chips and closed tears, tears being tape repaired to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional light spot. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.