Illustrator Albert Orbaan (15 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No Additional Printings Listed. NOT an ex library book. Picture cover book. 207 pages including the index.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Mike Mars in Orbit by Donald A. Wollheim, illustrated by Albert Orbaan, is #4 in the Mike Mars Space-Adventure Series. Published by Paperback Library (Book# 56-998), this is the first thus edition of the mass-market paperback (August 1966), originally released as a hardcover in 1961. The book is in Good+ condition.The covers are in good shape, with a light crease on the front, some shelf wear, and a small clipped upper corner of the rear cover. The colorful front cover depicts Mike performing an EVA outside his Mercury-era capsule while orbiting Earth. The binding is square and tight. A small organizational stamp, neatly marked out, appears at the bottom of the first "teaser page." The interior pages are tanned from age but clean and unmarked. The story, set in the early days of space exploration, is an exciting tale of a young American flier taking extraordinary risks to orbit Earth, capturing the era's spirit of adventure and wonder. There's no futuristic warp speed or alien species herejust raw, pioneering space travel, with its immense challenges and dangers. One notable element of the series is its attempt at inclusivity for the time, featuring Johnny Bluehawk, a Native American character who is Mike's closest friend and ally, as well as a sharp-tongued woman reporter adding depth to the secondary cast. The plot includes corporate intrigue, a hired assassin with a grudge, and a protagonist who must outsmart his enemies and demonstrate unparalleled skill to survive. Themes of loyalty, bravery, and ingenuity make this book a nostalgic yet timeless read for fans of space history and adventure.The book will be carefully packaged for shipment to protect it from the elements. USPS electronic tracking is included free of charge. Please feel free to contact us for additional details or photos. Orbaan, Albert (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: fair. Acceptable Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex library w/ markings, slight edgewear on good illustrated cover, no jacket, tight binding, clean text Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN . B0006BLXV8 Hardback. First Edition as stated on the copyright page. Tight sound copy with average wear overall , but pretty much a tight sound reading copy only due to being an Ex-library copy , but this copy has been nicely cleaned up with minimal library markings left and is quite presentable. No Signature.…

Paperback. Condition: Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Creasing along the spine and a bit to the cover. Tape on the top and bottom edges of the pages. Pages show reader wear. Pages 9, 24-25, and 56-57 have blue pen scribblings on them. Secure pages, solid binding. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.…

Hardcover. First Edition. 122 pgs. Very good hardcover copy in very good- dust jacket. Minor edge wear to jacket. (877).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. First Edition First Printing. Book #4 (of an eventual 8) in this popular YA series about NASA, issued in 1961 when every kid wanted to be an astronaut. In 188 pages with colorful endpapers & pen-&-ink illustrations throughout by A. Orbaan. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1961, this octavo (5.75" x 8.50") has light blue cloth-covered boards lettered in black & white to spine. Condition is VG+: extremely clean, pages mildly tanned by completely unmarked save for shadow of erased pencil price to half-title page. Binding strong & straight, with mild bumping to spine tips & corners. The unclipped DJ is VG- (minus), with significant creasing & rubbing to both ends of spine & corners, else, colorful & bright & nicely 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 by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. Orbaan, Albert (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition First Printing. Second book in the author's popular YA series about NASA, issued in 1961 when every kid wanted to be an astronaut. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1961, this octavo (5.75" x 8.5") has orange cloth-covered boards lettered in black & white to spine. Condition is Near Fine: extremely clean, pages show just a hint of tanning, but are completely unmarked, binding strong & straight. Very mild bumping to spine tips & corners. Sticker pull in 2 places to ffep. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with very mild rubbing, but colorful & bright, NO fading, chips, or tears; nicely protected in clear mylar cover by previous owner. 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 by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. Orbaan, Albert (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Third book in the popular boys' series from the early days of the US space program, when every kid wanted to be an astronaut. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1961,in 186 pages, octavo (5.75" x 8.5") has blue cloth-covered boards with white & black titling to spine. Condition Near Fine: extremely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with a hint of tanning to edges, but completely unmarked. Slight sticker pull in 2 areas to ffep, free endpaper in rear has been excised, & the DJ has been taped inside front & back covers. Unclipped DJ is VG+: bright & clean with just a tad of rubbing at both ends of spine & corners; no tears or chips; nicely protected in mylar by previous owner.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 by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. Orbaan, Albert (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . B01LMAMA2C Mass Market Paperback First Printing from August 1966 as stated on the copyright page. Near Fine Condition. Tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. A collectors grade copy with flat spine and no creasing to the covers. Mike Mars Book #4. No Signature.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN 0446563587. Mass Market Paperback First Printing from October 1966 as stated on the copyright page. Near Fine Condition. Tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. A collectors grade copy with flat spine and no creasing to the covers. Mike Mars Book #6. No Signature.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Stated First Edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1962. Stated First Edition. Fine/Very Good+. Albert Orbaan, Illustrator. Flawless Stated First Edition in clean bright original dust jacket. Clean gray boards with white and black lettering on spine. No bumping, fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound - no cracking. Pages and edges are clean, with color illustrated endpapers; no names, writing or marks. Illustrated by Albert Orbaan. 189 pages. Clean bright dut jacket is unchipped, price clipped at upper corner of front inside flap, a couple of short closed edge tears at top spine edge; enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover. Albert Orbaan, Illustrator (illustrator).…