The Hunt for Red October, Tom Clancy, 1984, Naval Institute Press. 

- 1st edition / 13th printing.

- "True 1st edition": numberline on copyrt. page;  has Lib. of Congress statement;  fully bound in red cloth;  

- 9.25 x 6 inches approx.; 387 pages; hdbk.

Wikipedia:   The Hunt for Red October is the debut novel by American author Tom Clancy, first published on October 1, 1984, by the Naval Institute Press. It depicts Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius as he seemingly goes rogue with his country's cutting-edge ballistic missile submarine Red October, and marks the first appearance of Clancy's most popular fictional character, Jack Ryan, an analyst working for the Central Intelligence Agency, as he must prove his theory that Ramius is intending to defect to the United States..

Condition:  Very Good+ Condition for this vintage 1st edition novel.  Cover shows almost no wear.  No owner name inside.  Hinges/binding are tight/strong.  No age-tanning to paper.  Interior is all clean...no creases, tears, marks, or stains.  Collectible.  DJ is also VGd, but with 4 tape residues on edges.