The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat
1953. 14th Edition. 416 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white map to frontispiece. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Sticker to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Foxing overall.