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Up for sale is a vintage mass-market paperback copy of Blow Negative! by Edward Stephens, published by Dell Publishing Co. in April 1963.
This is the First Dell Printing of this gripping Cold War-era naval fiction novel. It tells an intense story centered around submarine warfare and US Navy life, drawing contemporary praise on the cover comparing its impact to classics like The Caine Mutiny.
Condition Report
This book is in vintage, readable condition with character and shelf wear expected from a 1960s paperback:
- Cover: The retro illustrated cover remains vibrant. Shows typical shelf wear, light corner rubbing, and minor edge scuffs.
- Spine: Fully intact with structural integrity, showing minor vertical reading creases.
- Pages: Complete with no missing pages. The text block and page edges show the standard uniform age-related yellowing/tanning common to paperbacks from this era.
- Overall: A well-preserved copy perfect for collectors of vintage military paperbacks, maritime fiction fans, or collectors of classic Dell publications.
Please review the attached photos carefully to inspect the exact condition of the spine, cover art, and copyright page before purchasing.
