KENT, ALEXANDER. — Signal-Close Action.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1974. 1st American edition. Seventh of the Richard Bolitho novels. "Duringhe weeks and months in which the squadron faces the hazards of the weather and French broadsides alike, Bolitho knows that far more than his own future is at stake. A fleet, even a nation, could depend on his decisions, and when he places his squadron between the Nile and the power of France, he must accept the price of the challenge." Pp.320, owner's name to half-title page. Blue cloth has minor wear to top and tail of spine. Dustwrapper price-clipped with edge tears and wear to top and tail of spine. VG/Good.