Scarrow, Simon
The Eagles of the Empire series and other works, most signed by Scarrow
£126
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 07 February 2024 from 10:00 GMT
Description
London: Headline [Gladiator series: Puffin], 2000-20. First editions, first impressions unless otherwise stated, 8vo, original boards, dust jackets. Titles comprise:
1) [The Eagles of the Empire series:] Under the Eagle; The Eagle's Conquest, 2 copies, one a second impression, signed and dated by Scarrow; When the Eagle Hunts; The Eagle and the Wolves; The Eagle's Prey, signed; The Eagle's Prophecy, 2 copies, one an uncorrected proof, inscribed by Scarrow 'Simon Scarrow, Placeat lector!'; The Eagle in the Sand; Centurion, 2 copies, both signed; The Gladiator, collector's edition, one of 75 signed copies, with a copy-edited proof sheet signed by Scarrow laid in; The Legion; Praetorian, signed; The Blood Grows, signed and dated; Brothers in Blood; Britannia, signed; Invictus, signed; Day of the Caesars, signed; The Blood of Rome, signed; Traitors of Rome, signed; The Emperor's Exile, signed;
2) [Gladiator series:] Fight for Freedom; Street Fighter; Son of Spartacus. All signed, Son of Spartacus with ownership inscription to front free endpaper;
3) [The Wellington and Napoleon quartet:] Young Bloods; The Generals; Fire and Sword; The Fields of Death. All signed, Young Bloods one of 80 deluxe copies with ink-stamp depicting Napoleon on the title page, The Generals one of 50 deluxe copies with Scarrow Brothers ink-stamp on title page, spines rolled;
and 3 others by Scarrow, all signed
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