Title: The Dark Frigate Charles Boardman Hawes Hardcover 1934 Newbery Medal VintageCondition: Acceptable / Poor (Read description and view photos carefully before purchasing)Item Details:Up for sale is a vintage hardcover edition of The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes, published in 1934. This book is a historical sea adventure and a recipient of the prestigious Newbery Medal.Condition Report:This copy shows heavy signs of wear and age. It is being sold strictly as a reading copy or filler copy for a collector.Front Cover: Severe liquid staining, heavy blue and white discoloration, and a prominent open tear in the cloth (approx. 1 inch) on the front board that exposes the underlying cardboard.Edges & Binding: Moderate to heavy fraying and shelf wear along the corners, spine tips, and edges. The binding remains intact but shows age-related shelf wear.Interior Pages: Creaming/tanning to the pages consistent with a 1930s printing. May contain minor handling marks