John Buchan — Four Novels by John Buchan

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1933-60. First edition. Cloth. A set of four novels by John Buchan, of which three are first editions, all in their original dust wrappers. A set of four novels by John Buchan.Buchan was an eminent and prolific Scottish novelist, British Army officer, and politician. He is best known for his 1915 novel 'The Thirty-Nine Steps&apos.'A Prince of Captivity', the 1933 first edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper, restored. This novel follows a man who it sent as an undercover agent behind enemy lines during World War One.'Sick Heart River', the 1941 first edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. This novel sees a man with advanced tuberculosis sent to discover where his friend's niece's husband has disappeared to in Canada.'The Long Traverse', the 1941 first edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and four plates, by J. Morton Sale. Collated, complete. One page of adverts to the rear. In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.'John Macnab', a 1960 reprint. Illustrated with one map. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. This adventure novel follows three successful men in their 40s as they face their ennui and decide to turn to poaching. In the original publisher's cloth binding, all in their original unclipped dust wrappers, besides 'The Long Traverse', which is price-clipped. Externally, generally smart. 'The Long Traverse' is dampstained. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. A few very light marks to the cloth. Front hinge is starting but firm to 'The Long Traverse&apos. Stamp to the paste downs of 'A Prince of Captivity&apos. Gift inscription to the front paste down of 'The Long Traverse&apos. Dust wrappers are a little edge worn, with small closed tears. Spine of 'A Prince of the Captivity' has been completely restored. Wraps are a little age-toned, with light spots and handling marks. Small repairs to the reverse of 'Sick Heart River&apos. Chips and tape repairs to 'The Long Traverse&apos. Small tidemark to the tail of the spine of 'John Macnab&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with only a few scattered spots, whereas 'Sick Heart River' and 'John Macnab' are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: J. Morton Sale. Very Good/Good.