Walker R.N. – Terence Robertson | 1956 First Edition Hardcover

Key Details:

• Title: Walker R.N.
• Author: Terence Robertson
• Publisher: The Camelot Press Ltd
• Year of Publication: 1956
• Edition: First edition
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Language: English
• Genre: Military History / Naval Biography / WWII

About:

Walker R.N. tells the remarkable true story of Captain F. J. Walker, C.B., D.S.O., and Three Bars — one of the Royal Navy’s most effective and innovative commanders during the Battle of the Atlantic. Written by Terence Robertson, the book provides a detailed and compelling account of anti-submarine warfare, leadership under pressure, and the tactics that helped turn the tide against the U-boat threat in World War II.

Widely regarded as a classic of naval and wartime biography, this work is valued by collectors of military history and readers with an interest in WWII naval operations.

Condition:

Condition: Fair to good vintage condition.
• Original dust jacket present with noticeable edge wear, rubbing, and small losses.
• Jacket protected in a clear plastic sleeve.
• Significant foxing and age spotting to endpapers and prelim pages (as shown).
• Previous owner’s name and address neatly written on front endpaper.
• Pages otherwise complete, firmly bound, and readable throughout.
• Typical age-related wear consistent with a 1950s first edition.

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Other Information:

A genuine first edition of a well-regarded naval biography, appealing to collectors of WWII history, maritime studies, and mid-century military publishing.

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