{"product_id":"first-crossing-malcolm-carol-mcconnell-1983-hardcover","title":"First Crossing by Malcolm and Carol McConnell 1983 Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Crossing by Malcolm and Carol McConnell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1983 hardcover account of the couple's transatlantic sailing adventure, complete with its illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"First Crossing: The Personal Log of a Transatlantic Adventure\"\u003eFirst Crossing: The Personal Log of a Transatlantic Adventure\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malcolm McConnell and Carol McConnell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition according to bibliographic records. A separate printing statement is not visible in the provided copyright page photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 246\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-393-03282-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 in. x 6 in. x 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated dust jacket and illustrations within the book\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\u003eDust jacket is present and remains bright and attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook boards are in great condition according to seller notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean, readable, and securely held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior text and illustrations remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight age and shelf wear are visible along portions of the dust jacket edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show mild age toning.\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\u003eFirst Crossing belongs to the tradition of personal sailing narratives that mix seamanship with the human side of taking on a long ocean passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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