Language: English
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1953
Seller: The Books of Eli, Birmingham, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First Edition. A first edition, First printing (stated). A very good book, in a poor DW; the DW has loss to the spine and is now only held together due to the protective plastic covers, additional chipping and edge wear is present too.
Published by 1st edition . Hodder - London., 1953
Seller: Black Cat Bookshop P.B.F.A, Leicester, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardback naval fiction set mainly in a naval college. VG in VG dustwrapper (just a touch sunned on the spine).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1953
Seller: Mainly Fiction, Auckland, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Tight and tidy, small gift inscription in front, faint toning in endpapers. Dust jacket is price unclipped, rubbed at corners, tiny edge tears, small gaps at spine ends, in a clear film protective sleeve. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd, London, 1953
Seller: The Print Room, Cockernhoe nr Luton, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket by C. E. Turner (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear and chipping to top and bottom of jacket and spine, rubbing front jacket, corners rubbed with small loss, spine very slightly faded, some slight spotting to page fore edges, some overall dust and time staining. Not price clipped (10/6), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg copy for its age. 256pp. The story of jealousies and rivalries at a Naval College. The writings of Commander Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones R.N. (1900-1982), reflect his own love and experience of the sea and sailing. He was the author of several novels and books for children and also wrote for BBC radio, the stage and cinema.