Arctic Passage by William R Hunt 1975 First Edition Bering Sea History Hardcover with Dust Jacket

This 1975 first edition of Arctic Passage by William R. Hunt presents the history of the Bering Sea region from 1697 through 1975.

Covering exploration, settlement, maritime industries, conflict, and the people who lived around the Bering Sea, this illustrated hardcover includes its original dust jacket.

Details

• Item: Hardcover history book
• Title: Arctic Passage: The Turbulent History of the Land and People of the Bering Sea, 1697-1975
• Author: William R. Hunt
• Illustrator: Not confirmed from photos
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
• Year: 1975
• Edition/Printing: First edition, first printing indicated by the complete number line beginning with 1
• Format: Teal cloth hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Present
• Pages: 395 pages, plus introductory pages numbered in Roman numerals
• Genre: Bering Sea history, Arctic history, maritime history
• Special Features: Black and white drawings, color illustrations, maps, bibliography, and index
• ISBN: 0-684-14466-2
• ISBN-13: 978-0-684-14466-5
• Library of Congress Number: 75-22370
• Size: Approximately 9 inches x 6 inches x 1 1/2 inches

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• The binding appears firm, and the teal cloth boards remain clean and bright.
• All pages are clean, readable, and securely attached.
• The original dust jacket is present with clear cover artwork and lettering.
• The black and white drawings, color illustrations, and maps remain clear and usable.

Issues / Wear

• The dust jacket shows light age toning, handling wear, and minor wear along the edges and corners.
• A small worn or darkened area is visible near the upper spine corner of the cloth binding.
• The page edges show mild age toning and a few small marks.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Hunt follows the Bering Sea region across nearly three centuries of exploration, trade, settlement, and conflict.

This book suits readers interested in Alaska, Arctic exploration, maritime history, or the historical connections between Asia and North America.

The original jacket, teal cloth binding, complete number line, and illustrated contents make this copy worth noticing.

It is a clean, readable history book with enough detail to serve as both a reference and a good long read.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.