The Flying Stingaree John Blaine 1963 Rick Brant #18 1st Edition HC Map VG...
$ 23.76
Description
The Flying Stingaree John Blaine 1963 Rick Brant #18 1st Edition HC Map VG.... The hardcover boards retain strong color and structure with only modest corner rubbing. The binding is tight with no loose or detached pages. Interior pages are clean and crisp with no writing, stains, or foxing, which is rare for a book of this age. The Flying Stingaree is the 18th volume in the highly collectible Rick Brant Science-Adventure series by John Blaine, first published in 1963 by Grosset & Dunlap. This first edition hardcover captures the spirit of Cold War-era youth fiction—combining mystery, scientific intrigue, and thrilling adventure in a way that captivated a generation of young readers. This volume features the original 1963 decorative boards with Rick Brant and Spindrift Island logo, as well as full-color map endpapers of Spindrift Island—elements that have made the series a favorite among collectors. This is not a modern reprint but a true vintage first edition, manufactured and bound in the United States during the peak of the series' popularity. Well-preserved copies of The Flying Stingaree in this condition have become increasingly uncommon. This book is ideal for collectors of juvenile fiction, mid-century Americana, or classic boys’ series literature. --- Condition Very Good vintage condition—exceptionally well preserved for over six decades. The hardcover boards retain strong color and structure with only modest corner rubbing. The binding is tight with no loose or detached pages. Interior pages are clean and crisp with no writing, stains, or foxing, which is rare for a book of this age. The illustrated Spindrift Island map endpapers are fully intact and unmarred. Spine ends show light shelf wear but no fraying. This copy displays beautifully and is suitable for both reading and long-term collection.
