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Little, Brown & Company, 1943. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($2.50 price intact). Published by Little Brown, 1943. Octavo. Red cloth boards stamped in black. Signed inscribed and dated 1943 by C.S. Forester on flyleaf. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Spine straight and corners sharp (except for front top corner which has a light bump). Dust jacket is very good plus with some light shelf wear and a few small nicks. Scarce signed copy of this "contemporary" Forester historical novel written and set during the height of World War II. Jacket art by Tom Lea. 281 pages. Book has been placed in a custom acetate protector. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking.…

The Ship is a novel by C. S. Forester, which presents a tense and gripping story set during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II. Through the narrative, Forester explores the complexity of naval operations and leadership aboard a warship.

The first edition of 'The Ship' by C.S. Forester, published by Michael Joseph in 1943, can be identified by its hardcover format with the original dust jacket design and the absence of subsequent printings or editions mentioned in the book.