{"product_id":"escape-of-the-amethyst-c-e-lucas-phillips-1957-1st-ed-heinemann-naval-history","title":"Escape of the Amethyst C.E. Lucas Phillips 1957 1st Ed Heinemann Naval History","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Escape of the Amethyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: C. E. Lucas Phillips, O.B.E., M.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith: Commander J. S. Kerans, D.S.O., R.N.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: William Heinemann Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition – first published 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted: The Windmill Press, Kingswood, Surrey, Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Royal Navy \/ HMS Amethyst \/ Yangtze Incident \/ Chinese Civil War \/ Military History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrations: Includes photographic illustrations and maps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic account of one of the Royal Navy’s most dramatic post-war episodes – the 1949 Yangtze Incident and the eventual escape of HMS Amethyst.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by decorated military historian C. E. Lucas Phillips with the cooperation of Commander J. S. Kerans, who commanded Amethyst during the latter stages of the incident, the book recounts the ship’s ordeal after coming under Communist fire on the Yangtze River, its prolonged confinement and its remarkable night-time dash to freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published by Heinemann in 1957, this is an appealing early copy retaining its evocative original dust jacket, featuring Amethyst and a map of the Yangtze operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1957 hardcover with dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated dust jacket is present and currently housed in a clear protective covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket shows considerable age-related wear, including creasing, rubbing, edge wear, small losses and tears, particularly around the upper and lower edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Jacket remains striking and substantially complete despite the wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Book itself presents well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show age toning and scattered foxing\/sp spotting, particularly to the preliminary pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding appears sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Includes photographic frontispiece of HMS Amethyst at Devonport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Maps and photographic material are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Rear jacket retains an old The Book Depot, 288 Lt. Collins St., Melbourne bookseller label – a nice piece of Australian retail provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Copyright page states “First published 1957”, supporting identification as the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA characterful copy of an important Royal Navy history, particularly desirable for retaining its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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