1. The Peacemaker. London: William Heinemann Ltd, (1934).
First Edition, Advance Review Copy in original printed wrappers. Uncommon format for this early Forester title. Very Good in wrappers, some foxing to page edges. Item #26732
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2. Single-Handed. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1929.
First Edition. Nautical adventure novel. "Leading Seaman Brown [was] trapped on a lonely desolate wasteland in the Pacific; surrounded by creeping, cursing men, thirsting for blood; and by cruel, razor edged rocks and flesh-tearing cactus. How did he dare defy, single-handed, a sun-crazed, gnat-tortured army? Here is a tale of heroism to stir the blood. A drama of the sea to haunt the mind". Very Good, firmly bound volume, bookplate at front endpaper, light stain to fore-edge of front endpaper, half-title and title page, in Very Good dustjacket, modest chipping at spine ends and flap corners, some closed edge tears, partial splitting at front flap edge. Item #21259
3. The African Queen. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1935.
First Edition. Classic African adventure novel of Charlie Allnut, who reluctantly agrees to help missionary Rose Sayer travel down river on a hazardous journey to destroy a German gun boat. Basis for the classic, 1951 John Huston film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Bogart won the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance. Almost Near Fine, mild page wave (when looking down at top page edge), in Near Fine dustjacket, with tiny chip at lower mid rear spine edge. Item #29664
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