Dick Francis BONECRACK First U.S. edition and 12 similar items

BONECRACK by Dick [Richard] [Stanley] Francis New York: Harper Row, Publishers, [1972]. First American edition, first printing. "First U.S. edition" statement to the copyright page, first printing number code sequence 1 through 10 and date code sequence 72 to the last blank page, $5.95 and date code 0572 to the jacket's flap. By the late, three-time Edgar, Gold Dagger, Cartier Diamond Dagger, and MWA Grand Master Awards winning author, and former champion steeplechase jockey. The author's tenth mystery features Neil Griffon, a former antique dealer, and business consultant, who acts as a temporary horse trainer while his father is in the hospital. Collectible first printing. Fine and firm in white-tweed linen over red linen boards with black embossed insignia to the front cover and with black embossed titles to the spine, 'Harper Suspense Novel' patterned end-papers, deckle page fore-edges; in an about near fine dust jacket with art by Michael Silberman, with some minor rubs to the front panel, nicks to the upper spine edge, and light aging to the spine panel; original printed $5.95 price and date code 0572 still intact to the front inner flap. NO remainder mark. 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.