Command (signed UK first limited edition)

Julian Stockwin

ISBN 10: 0340924039 / ISBN 13: 9780340924037

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2007

About this Item

A first UK edition, limited and hand numbered 655 of 1000. Signed by Stockwin on title page. Also a blind embossed publisher stamp stating "Exclusive signed first edition" with a sailing ship in the middle. A bound in cloth bookmark is included and a postcard of the cover with the author's signature is laid in. Quite a wonderful collection. A fine copy in a fine mylar protected DJ. See my photos -- they are of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. #502.

Seller Inventory # 007539

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Command (signed UK first limited edition)
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340924039
• ISBN 13: 9780340924037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Thrilled at his first command, a little brig sloop called Teazer, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness - he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant.

But his jubilation does not last long - peace is suddenly declared and Kydd is left ashore on half pay.

A rare chance gives him the opportunity to once again go to sea. He sets sail as captain of a convict transport for the penal colony in New South Wales - and challenges that will test both his seamanship and humanity to the limit.