Stairway to Danger: A Rick Brant Electronic Adventure #9
Stairway to Danger: A Rick Brant Electronic Adventure #9
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Condition Notes: Cover shows minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in great shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): John Blaine
Publication year: 1947
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN:This high-stakes youth adventure serves as the ninth installment within the celebrated Rick Brant Science-Adventure chronicle, tracking the exploits of a tech-savvy teenage sleuth and his companion, Scotty. Operating close to their home base on Spindrift Island, the duo initiates a hazardous investigation into a mysterious hit-and-run incident that left Rick's sister injured. The clues lead them straight into a dark, atmospheric showdown against a ring of hardened domestic criminals operating out of an abandoned amusement park along the New Jersey coast. Armed with resourcefulness and their understanding of early technological innovations, the protagonists must outmaneuver their pursuers across the rusting infrastructure of derelict fairgrounds and a neighboring scientific research lab. The narrative functions as a fascinating, unvarnished historical artifact of post-war juvenile media, weaving a fast-paced thriller around cutting-edge, mid-century concepts in cybernetics, solid-state electronics, and early automation.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
