Space Cadet (Ace SF 77730)
by Robert A. Heinlein
- Used
- Condition
- CollectibleAcceptable
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Wantage, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
CollectibleAcceptable. 1948 Ace Book. Moderate reading wear and tear. Spine cocked and creasing. Has hinge cracked. Unmarked text. Mild tanned. cover has heavy wear and tear. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Synopsis
Space Cadet is a 1948 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein about Matt Dodson, who joins the Space Patrol to help preserve peace in the Solar System. The story translates the standard military academy story into outer space: a boy from Iowa goes to officer school, sees action and adventure, shoulders responsibilities far beyond his experience, and becomes a man. It was published as the second of the series of Heinlein juveniles.
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- Best and Fastest Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1M5000006L6N_ns
- Title
- Space Cadet (Ace SF 77730)
- Author
- Robert A. Heinlein
- Book Condition
- Used - CollectibleAcceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cocked
- Refers to a state where the spine of a book is lightly "twisted" in such a way that the front and rear boards of a book do not...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....