{"product_id":"vintage-arctic-exploration-book-spring-on-an-arctic-island","title":"Vintage Arctic Exploration Book Spring on an Arctic Island Katharine Scherman Hardcover 1956","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eA 1956 hardcover copy of \u003cem data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eSpring on an Arctic Island\u003c\/em\u003e by Katharine Scherman, published by Little, Brown and Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eThis illustrated Arctic travel and natural history book follows a scientific expedition to Bylot Island, with map endpapers, wilderness observations, and a worn but striking dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e∙ Item: Vintage hardcover book with dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e∙ Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eSpring on an Arctic Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e∙ Author: Katharine Scherman\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e∙ Illustrator: Illustrations included; individual illustrator not confirmed from photos\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e∙ Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston \/ Toronto\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e∙ Year: 1956\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e∙ Edition \/ Printing: Edition not confirmed from photos\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e∙ Format: Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e∙ Dust Jacket: Yes, present with significant wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e∙ Size \/ Measurements: Provided as “95651 3”; based on photos and comparable listings, appears approximately 8vo size; please verify exact measurement before entering final listing fields\u003cbr data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e∙ Page Count: 331 pages, per seller notes and matching comparable listings\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e∙ Cover \/ Jacket Colors: Blue cloth boards; blue, white, gray, and muted rose illustrated Arctic dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e∙ Genre \/ Subject: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\" title=\"history book collection\"\u003eArctic travel writing, polar exploration, natural history\u003c\/a\u003e, Bylot Island, Canada, wilderness memoir, illustrated travel book\u003cbr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e∙ ISBN: None shown; pre-ISBN era\u003cbr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e∙ Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 56-5936\u003cbr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e∙ Notable Features: \u003c\/strong\u003eMap endpapers of Bylot Island, illustrated title page, black-and-white photographic\/illustrated content, Arctic expedition narrative, Little Brown hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e∙ Hardcover binding appears intact in the photos.\u003cbr data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e∙ Blue cloth boards are visible and remain attractive under the jacket.\u003cbr data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e∙ Interior pages shown are readable and clean overall.\u003cbr data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e∙ Map endpapers are present and visually appealing.\u003cbr data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e∙ Dust jacket is present, which adds collectible and display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e∙ Dust jacket shows heavy edge wear, chipping, creasing, rubbing, tears, and corner loss.\u003cbr data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003e∙ Jacket spine and flap edges show visible wear and small missing pieces.\u003cbr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e∙ Rear jacket has staining\/spotted marks and surface soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003e∙ Page edges show age toning.\u003cbr data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e∙ Board edges\/corners show some wear where visible.\u003cbr data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003e∙ No writing or highlighting is shown in the photos provided.\u003cbr data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eNear Fine: Minimal visible wear; clean, tight, and gift-worthy.\u003cbr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eVery Good: Light wear from careful use; attractive and solid.\u003cbr data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood: Noticeable use or flaws, but complete and readable\/displayable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eFair: Heavy wear, damage, or markings; still useful or collectible for the right buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003ePlot \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003eSpring on an Arctic Island\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Katharine Scherman’s springtime journey with a scientific expedition to Bylot Island, north of the Arctic Circle. Written from the perspective of a city-bred journalist encountering Arctic life firsthand, the book blends travel narrative, natural history, tundra ecology, wildlife observations, Inuit\/Eskimo life as described in period language, and expedition adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e The jacket copy highlights dog-sled travel, seal hunting, drifting sea ice, Arctic birds, flowers, lemmings, and the strange beauty of a landscape waking into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\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. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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