1987. First US edition. 287 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Inscribed to Sandy Powell, sub lieutenant on the HMS Walker which Trew captained from author Trew. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with tears and creasing. Water marking present.