The Great Train Robbery.

£75 · Offered by Maggs Bros Ltd

First UK edition of the American author’s historical novel based on the 1855 Great Gold Robbery; when three boxes of gold bullion coins were stolen on a rail service to Folkestone. Adapted for film in 1978 starring Sean Connery. A near fine copy, with only light wear to the extremities of the jacket, and very faint spotting to the endpapers.

• Binding: Hardcover

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