Dick Francis — In the Frame

London, Michael Joseph, 1976. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this thrilling novel from British steeplechase jockey and crime writer Dick Francis, signed by the author. First edition. Signed by the author to a label pasted onto the title page. Horse artist Charles Todd arrives on a visit to his cousin Donald just as the police are investigating the murder of Donald's wife in the course of a burglary. Charles stays to look after Donald who is being treated as a suspect by the police. Written by Richard Stanley Francis, a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels often centre on horse racing in England. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear only. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also very smart with light wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the endpapers. Label with author's signature pasted to the title page. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.