George MacDonald Fraser — The Pyrates

London, Collins, 1983. First edition. Cloth. An exceptional first edition of this comical novel by George MacDonald Fraser, author of the 'Flashman' series. The first edition of this comical novel by George Macdonald Fraser, creator of the acclaimed Flashman series. Fraser defined this novel as "a burlesque fantasy on evert swashbuckler I ever read or saw." It tells the story of a classic hero, some damsels in distress, and the six captains who let the infamous Coast Brotherhood. This novel carries Fraser's writing style that characterised the ever-so-popular and beloved Flashman series. George MacDonald Fraser was a British author and screenwriter, his most notable works being the Flashman Series, as well as the live action of The Three Musketeers and the James Bond Film Octopussy.With the price-clipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. The dust wrapper is excellent with only minor shelf wear, unclipped. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are clean with only a hint of age toning, as usual. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.