The Phantom Shark (A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story)

Blaine, John

Published by Sampson & Low, New York, New York, 1949

About this Item

Book #6 in the YA boys series featuring Rick Brant & ex-Marine pal Scotty, who live on Spindrift Island off the New Jersey coast with Rick's father, who heads a group of scientists. The boys share thrilling adventures & solve mysteries through across 24 books, published 1947-1968. With red cloth-covered boards stamped with black design & lettering to front cover & spine, this is the FIRST BRITISH EDITION, first printing, from 1949, appearing after the first American one. 8vo. Lists to Self in front matter, in 192 pages, plain frontispiece. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright save for slight darkening to outside page edges. Else, binding strong & straight, pages show only a whisper of tanning, but unmarked. The unclipped DJ (with orig. 5s. net price intact at bottom front flap) is VG-, with mild-moderate rubbing to extremities, but no fading. Ready to add to your collection, now protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 021218

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Phantom Shark (A Rick Brant ...

Publisher: Sampson & Low, New York, New York

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First British Edition