Dick Francis RAT RACE First edition 1970 and similar items

RAT RACE by Dick [Richard] [Stanley] Francis. London: Michael Joseph, (1970). First edition, first printing. "First published in Great Britain by Michael Joseph LTD" statement to the copyright page, and 1.50, 30s net to the jacket's flap. By the three-time Edgar, Gold Dagger, Cartier Diamond Dagger, and MWA Grand Master Awards winning author, and former champion steeplechase jockey. The author's ninth mystery features a charter pilot, Matt Shore. A nicely presentable first printing. Upper outer page edges lightly foxed, else very nearly fine in turquoise linen boards with gilt embossed titles to the spine; in a very good plus dust jacket with clever gun plane photo-art by Beverly Le Barrow, with a mildly creased half-inch tear to the rear panel's lower shelf-edge, minor crimps to the upper and lower spine edges, and a small light tan spot to the upper front panel's edge; original printed 1.50, 30s net price still intact to the front inner flap. NO marks. The dust jacket will be placed in a clear, removable protective sleeve after scanning for this entry. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT MYSTERY BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.