Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition preceding the trade edition. SIGNED by author Martin Cruz Smith. Unobtrusive scratch on back cover otherwise flawless. Overall Fine, unread; Sprung from a state psychiatric hospital, Arkady Renko takes refuge in Siberia, ultimately working on a Soviet factory ship in the Bering Sea. When one of his shipmates is murdered, he's pressed into service. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; Signed by Author .

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 20006
Title: Polar Star - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author: Smith, Martin Cruz
Format/Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Franklin Library
Place of Publication: Franklin Center, PA
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Sealed Leather

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