Patrick O’Brian’s tenth Aubrey–Maturin novel, The Far Side of the World, sends Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend Stephen Maturin around Cape Horn in pursuit of an American frigate during the War of 1812. First-edition hardcover from Collins, 1984, carries the same high-seas tension and rich historical detail that inspired the film Master and Commander.
This ex-library copy still wears its original dust jacket, now laminated for extra protection. Expect the usual marks—library stamps inside, gentle spine tilt, page yellowing, and light foxing to the edges—yet the binding remains solid and the story ready for another voyage.
Collectors hunting a 1st edition of The Far Side of the World at a friendly price will appreciate the honest wear and the intact jacket. Perfect for fans of nautical fiction who want the earliest printing without the premium of a pristine copy.