First Crossing by Malcolm and Carol McConnell 1983 Hardcover

First Crossing by Malcolm and Carol McConnell is a 1983 hardcover account of the couple's transatlantic sailing adventure, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.

The McConnells recount their voyage in a small sailboat from New York toward Greece, combining the practical realities of an Atlantic crossing with the personal experience of making the trip together.

Details

• Item: Hardcover Book
• Title: First Crossing: The Personal Log of a Transatlantic Adventure
• Authors: Malcolm McConnell and Carol McConnell
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Year: 1983
• Edition/Printing: First edition according to bibliographic records. A separate printing statement is not visible in the provided copyright page photo.
• Format: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Present
• Pages: 246
• ISBN: 0-393-03282-5
• Size: 9 in. x 6 in. x 1 in.
• Special Features: Illustrated dust jacket and illustrations within the book

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Dust jacket is present and remains bright and attractive.
• Book boards are in great condition according to seller notes.
• Pages are clean, readable, and securely held.
• Interior text and illustrations remain clear.

Issues / Wear

• Light age and shelf wear are visible along portions of the dust jacket edges.
• Page edges show mild age toning.

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

First Crossing belongs to the tradition of personal sailing narratives that mix seamanship with the human side of taking on a long ocean passage.

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