Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure by Lin and Larry Pardey is a 1983 W. W. Norton hardcover with its original illustrated dust jacket.
The Pardeys continue their small boat cruising story aboard Seraffyn, combining ocean voyaging, travel, seamanship, planning, and life aboard a cruising sailboat.
Details
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Item: Book
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Title: Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure
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Author: Lin and Larry Pardey
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Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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Publication Year: 1983
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Edition and Printing: not confirmed from photos, add if known
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Format and Binding: Hardcover
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Dust Jacket: Present, illustrated dust jacket
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Pages: 285
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Genre: Sailing, cruising, travel and adventure
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Language: English
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ISBN: 0-393-03281-7
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Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 inch
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: A sound and attractive copy showing light signs of age and use.
- The hardcover boards are in great condition according to the provided condition notes.
- The dust jacket remains present and bright with strong cover color.
- Pages are clean, firmly presented, and easy to read.
- The text block appears tight and legible in the photos.
Issues / Wear
- Light age and handling wear is visible along portions of the dust jacket edges and corners.
- Page edges show mild age toning consistent with a 1983 book.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The Seraffyn books follow Lin and Larry Pardey's long distance cruising life aboard their small self-built sailing cutter.
This title suits sailors, cruising readers, nautical book collectors, and readers who enjoy firsthand voyage accounts.
The 1983 Norton hardcover format with its illustrated dust jacket gives this copy a strong period look.
It is the kind of sailing book that works equally well for reading straight through or keeping nearby for a little armchair voyaging.
