Description
First edition of Battle Cry by Leon M. Uris.
Octavo, [6], 505pp. Navy blue boards, title in red on spine. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, light rubbing to corners and spine ends, a near fine example. In publisher’s dust jacket, $3.75 retail price on front flap, some shelf wear, limited professional restoration to edges, a near fine example.
Leon Uris (1924-2003) was an American author who wrote historical fiction. His first novel, Battle Cry, was based on his experiences as a member of the Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II.