Afternoon of the Rising Sun: The Battle of Leyte Gulf ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **

FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Black on black paper boards with gold foil lettering on spine. Boards are rigid and warp-free with some tiny bumps on edges and corners. Spine is flat and square. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped [$29.95]. Shows slightest rub on corners, a tiny crinkle on the edge, very faint shelf wear. Overall bright, clean and glossy. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis The author skillfully recreates the largest naval battle in world history--the fateful contest over the Phillipines fought in Leyte Gulf in October 1944 that involved more than 250 ships.