{"product_id":"arctic-passage-william-r-hunt-first-edition-1975","title":"Arctic Passage by William R Hunt 1975 First Edition Bering Sea History Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1975 first edition of Arctic Passage by William R. Hunt presents the history of the Bering Sea region from 1697 through 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering exploration, settlement, maritime industries, conflict, and the people who lived around the Bering Sea, this illustrated hardcover includes its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover history book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic Passage: The Turbulent History of the Land and People of the Bering Sea, 1697-1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William R. Hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Scribner's Sons, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition, first printing indicated by the complete number line beginning with 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teal cloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 395 pages, plus introductory pages numbered in Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\" title=\" Bering Sea history, Arctic history, maritime history\"\u003e Bering Sea history, Arctic history, maritime history\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white drawings, color illustrations, maps, bibliography, and index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-684-14466-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-0-684-14466-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary of Congress Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-22370\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 inches x 6 inches x 1 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding appears firm, and the teal cloth boards remain clean and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are clean, readable, and securely attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original dust jacket is present with clear cover artwork and lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black and white drawings, color illustrations, and maps remain clear and usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dust jacket shows light age toning, handling wear, and minor wear along the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small worn or darkened area is visible near the upper spine corner of the cloth binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show mild age toning and a few small marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunt follows the Bering Sea region across nearly three centuries of exploration, trade, settlement, and conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book suits readers interested in Alaska, Arctic exploration, maritime history, or the historical connections between Asia and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original jacket, teal cloth binding, complete number line, and illustrated contents make this copy worth noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a clean, readable history book with enough detail to serve as both a reference and a good long read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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