Leon Uris — Battle Cry

London, Alan Wingate, 1953. First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of a popular semi-autobiographical war novel following a marine's struggles in the Pacific Theater. The first UK edition of Battle Cry, a novel based on the American Marines in the Pacific Theater, written by American author Leon Uris. Published by Allan Wingate in 1953.In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Much of the book is inspired by Uris's own experiences at part of the 6th Marine Regiment, who fought in both the Gaudalcanal and Tarawa. Despite being initially rejected by dozens of publishers, the book became a commercial success and kickstarted Uris's literary career. In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with minimal marks. Minor fading to spine, and slight bumping to the head and tail, and to the extremities. Dust wrapper is generally bright and clean, with slight edgewear and small signs of browning to rear wrapper and minor fading to flyleaves. End papers are bright and generally clean, with minor spots to top edge of front free end paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with age toning, heaviest to leaves pp.262-267. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.