Nicholas MONSARRAT / The Cruel Sea Signed 1988

Description: The Cruel Sea Author: MONSARRAT, Nicholas Title: The Cruel Sea Publication: Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, [1988] Description: Hardcover. Introduction by Edward L. Beach. 8vo. Blue cloth with gilt lettering and rules. xvii, 426pp, (3pp). Sewn-in blue satin page marker. Near fine. Spotting to top page edges. Tight and handsome reprint of the popular 1951 nautical novel by this British writer (1910-79) about World War Two's Battle of the Atlantic in which the Royal Navy faces off against German U-boats. This special copy bears choice autograph additions: In 1953 a British film version was released, and tipped to the front flyleaf are three fine heavy stock 5" X 3" cards each boldly signed and dated by co-stars -- at top is GLYN HOUSTON (1925-2019; portrays Leading Seaman Phillips), who signs in blue ink and dates it 7 December 1982 at upper right; below him is MOIRA LISTER (1922-2007; portrays Mrs. Elaine Morell), who signs hugely in blue fineline and dates it 12 March 1970 at upper right; below her is DONALD SINDEN (1923-2014; portrays Sub-Lieutenant and later Lieutenant-Commander Keith Lockhart), who inscribes and signs in black ballpoint "for / Richard Laade / wish my best wishes / Donald Sinden / 1973." Laid in are the perfect bookmarks: All three original transmittal envelopes (Lister’s addressed in her hand). Quite an exceptional copy -- a volume in the Naval Institute's "Classics of Naval Literature" series. Seller ID: 50762 Subject: Books Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Terms & Shipping All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment. Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING We ship internationally using eBay's International Shipping Program. Autographs Guarantee We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 180 USD

Location: Galena, Illinois

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