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  • BARRY DARE AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOX. by Hunting, Gardner.
    Hunting, Gardner.
    BARRY DARE AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOX.

    Edition: Reprint.

    Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., (1929) dj. Hardcover - A title in the Boys' Adventure Series. Barry was hired to deliver a small heavy box but it was taken from him. He recovers the box only to lose it again but once again he gains possession and determines the real owner - but before he can deliver it, he and two other lads are buried beneath a collapsing building. Plain frontispiece. 244 pp.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (usual rather severe toning to the pages, some light edgewear to the dj)

    Book ID: 74529
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  • THE RANGER BOYS AND THEIR REWARD, #5. by La Belle, Claude A.
    La Belle, Claude A.
    THE RANGER BOYS AND THEIR REWARD, #5.

    Edition: First or early edition.

    New York: A. L. Burt, (1922). Hardcover first edition - The fifth and final book in this series which tells of the adventures of three boys with the Forest Rangers in the state of Maine - all 5 books in this series were issued in 1922, Glossy frontispiece. 240 pp plus 14 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Good overall in illustrated gold cloth - some bumping to the corners, usual light toning to the pages, etc.

    Book ID: 67612
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  • A CRUISE IN THE SKY or The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl. The Aeroplane Boys Series #5. by Lamar, Ashton [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    Lamar, Ashton [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    A CRUISE IN THE SKY or The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl. The Aeroplane Boys Series #5.

    Edition: Early printing.

    Chicago: Reilly & Britton, (1911). Hardcover - One of three aviation related series for boys published by Sayler under both his own name and pen names. Illustrated by S. H. Riesenberg with a tinted frontispiece and three black and white plates on plain paper. Lists to #7 in this series at the front of the book. 218 pp. plus 6 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Good+ condition in illustrated boards (spine lettering rubbed, An attractive copy of a rather uncommon vintage juvenile series book.

    Book ID: 71324
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  • IN THE CLOUDS FOR UNCLE SAM or Morey Marshall of the Signal Corps. The Aeroplane Boys Series #1. by Lamar, Ashton [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    Lamar, Ashton [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    IN THE CLOUDS FOR UNCLE SAM or Morey Marshall of the Signal Corps. The Aeroplane Boys Series #1.

    Edition: Early printing.

    Chicago: Reilly & Britton, (1910). Hardcover - One of three aviation related series for boys published by Sayler under both his own name and pen names. Illustrated by S. H. Riesenberg with a tinted frontispiece and three black and white plates on plain paper. Lists 4 titles at front of book. 216 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in illustrated boards - some soiling to the covers and darkening to spine, but the front cover illustration is bright. No dust jacket.

    Book ID: 85885
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  • THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE #3 in the series. by Lawton, Captain Wilbur (pseudonym of John Henry Goldfrap, 1879 - 1917)
    Lawton, Captain Wilbur (pseudonym of John Henry Goldfrap, 1879 - 1917)
    THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE #3 in the series.

    Edition: First edition.

    New York: Hurst and Company, (1911). Hardcover first edition - Written in the years just preceding the first World War, this begins with the young inventor of an advanced submarine turning down a lucrative offer for his company because they will be selling them to another country - the submarine is for Uncle Sam or no one! Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece and two internal plates on plain paper stock. In an unusual economical move, the font and the line spacing in the last two chapters is much smaller and closer than in the rest of the book. 314 pp.

    Condition: Very good in overall in illustrated tan boards - previous owner's name, some wear to corners, ends of spine. Rather hard-to-find.

    Book ID: 83973
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  • THE BORDER-LINE MYSTERY, #1 in series. by Marquith, M. Delmore (pseudonym of Edith Janice "E. J." Craine)
    Marquith, M. Delmore (pseudonym of Edith Janice "E. J." Craine)
    THE BORDER-LINE MYSTERY, #1 in series.

    Edition: Early printing.

    New York & Cleveland: World Syndicate (c 1930). Hardcover - The first book in the Airplane Boys series, featuring Jim Austin and Bob Caldwell and their plane, originally published as Airplane Boys on the Borderline, and previously published as Sky Buddies Series #1, "The Air Mystery of Isle La Motte.. 246 pp.

    Condition: Very good in red cloth with pasted on illustration on front cover.

    Book ID: 83970
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  • DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY #1. by Martinek, Frank V.
    Martinek, Frank V.
    DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY #1.

    Edition: Early printing.

    New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1940). Hardcover - The first book in this series set during World War II. Illustrated by F. Warren. Illustrated endpapers of a battle at sea with a ship and planes, including one going down in flames. Bound in blue cloth with gold lettering. 214 pp plus 1 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Good condition overall (a tight and straight copy, some wear to the covers.)

    Book ID: 63642
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  • DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY #1. by Martinek, Frank V.
    Martinek, Frank V.
    DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY #1.

    Edition: Later printing.

    New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1940). Hardcover - The first book in this series set during World War II. Illustrated by F. Warren. Plain frontispiece and plain endpapers. Bound in blue cloth with gold lettering. 214 pp .

    Condition: Good condition overall (a tight and straight copy, severe toning to the pages, previous owner's name and address on front endpaper.)

    Book ID: 66612
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  • TRACKERS OF THE FOG PACK, or Jack Ralston Flying Blind. Sky Detective Series #5. by Newcomb, Ambrose.
    Newcomb, Ambrose.
    TRACKERS OF THE FOG PACK, or Jack Ralston Flying Blind. Sky Detective Series #5.

    Edition: First or early edition.

    New York: Goldsmith, 1931. Hardcover - The fifth book in this adventure series for boys. The publisher commented "The series title, "Sky Detectives" is most appropriate, for every modern boy is extremely interested in aviation. Our author has chosen Jack Ralston and his pal 'Perk' famous air pilots to help 'Uncle Sam' unravel baffling problems of the Secret Service. The adventures of these two detective aviators form the complete series, although each book is a complete story in itself." 242 pp plus 4 pp publisher's ads.

    Condition: Very good overall in blue-gray boards, usual rather severe toning to the pages, no dust jacket.

    Book ID: 78979
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  • TRACKERS OF THE FOG PACK, or Jack Ralston Flying Blind. Sky Detective Series #5. by Newcomb, Ambrose.
    Newcomb, Ambrose.
    TRACKERS OF THE FOG PACK, or Jack Ralston Flying Blind. Sky Detective Series #5.

    Edition: First or early edition.

    New York: Goldsmith, 1931. dj. Hardcover - The fifth book in this adventure series for boys. The publisher commented "The series title, "Sky Detectives" is most appropriate, for every modern boy is extremely interested in aviation. Our author has chosen Jack Ralston and his pal 'Perk' famous air pilots to help 'Uncle Sam' unravel baffling problems of the Secret Service. The adventures of these two detective aviators form the complete series, although each book is a complete story in itself." 242 pp plus 2 pp publisher's ads.

    Condition: Very good overall in teal boards, usual rather severe toning to the pages, in a very worn dust jacket, missing the front flap and with a large chip at the top of the spine, other edgewear.

    Book ID: 78980
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  • BRAVE OLD SALT or, Life on the Quarter Deck: A Story of the Great Rebellion. by Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    BRAVE OLD SALT or, Life on the Quarter Deck: A Story of the Great Rebellion.

    Edition: Vintage reprint.

    New York: Hurst and Company, (ca 1910, c 1866). Hardcover - The sixth and final volume of the Army and Navy series, set during the Civil War, and originally published in 1866. Frontispiece portrait of Taylor. 301 pp. plus 2 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Very good in illustrated yellow cloth boards with black lettering,orange panel, gilt lettering on the spine Gift inscription dated 1911. A very attractive copy.

    Book ID: 63112
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  • YOUNG LIEUTENANT or, The Adventures of an Army Officer: A Story of the Great Rebellion. by Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    YOUNG LIEUTENANT or, The Adventures of an Army Officer: A Story of the Great Rebellion.

    Edition: Vintage reprint.

    New York: Hurst and Company, (ca 1910, c 1865). Hardcover - The third volume of the Army and Navy series, set during the Civil War, and originally published in 1866. Frontispiece portrait of Taylor. 301 pp. plus 2 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Good overall in illustrated pale green boards with dark green and orange lettering and illustration (prev owner's name in pencil, tidemark to upper corner of front endpaper)

    Book ID: 67374
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  • THE YANKEE MIDDY or, The Adventures of a Naval Officer: A Story of the Great Rebellion. by Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    Optic, Oliver (pseudonym of William Taylor Adams, 1822-1897),
    THE YANKEE MIDDY or, The Adventures of a Naval Officer: A Story of the Great Rebellion.

    Edition: Later printing.

    Boston: Lee and Shepard Publishers, (ca 1893, c 1865). Hardcover - The fourth volume of the Army and Navy series, set during the Civil War, and originally published in 1865. This traces the adventures of Jack Somers from the Naval Academy to his promotion to the rank of ensign. Frontispiece and illustrated title page. 333 pp. plus 4 pp of publisher's ads.

    Condition: Very good in illustrated dark teal boards with gilt lettering (gift inscription)

    Book ID: 83965
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  • ADVENTURES OF UNCLE SAM'S SAILORS, Harper Adventure Series #1. by Peary, Commander R. E., U.S.N.; Captain A.V. Wadhams, U.S.N.; Molly Elliot Seawell, Franklin Matthews, Kirk Munroe and others.
    Peary, Commander R. E., U.S.N.; Captain A.V. Wadhams, U.S.N.; Molly Elliot Seawell, Franklin Matthews, Kirk Munroe and others.
    ADVENTURES OF UNCLE SAM'S SAILORS, Harper Adventure Series #1.

    Edition: Early printing.

    New York & London: Harper & Brothers, (1907). Hardcover - A collection of adventure stories for younger readers by several authors. The first section - in the Arctic - features three stories by Commander Peary. The second section focuses on the men - Yarns Below - and the third section on Strange Events, including The First American Boys in Japan by William Drysdale, Tale of an Earthquake and more. Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece and 7 internal glossy plates. Lists 4 titles in this series at the beginning of the book. xi, 232 pp. Uncommon.

    Condition: Good overall in blue cloth with red lettering, black and red illustration (slight spine slant, rubbing to lettering on spine)

    Book ID: 76024
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  • DAVE FEARLESS AND THE CAVE OF MYSTERY #3. by Rockwood, Roy (house name for the Stratemeyer Syndicate)
    Rockwood, Roy (house name for the Stratemeyer Syndicate)
    DAVE FEARLESS AND THE CAVE OF MYSTERY #3.

    Edition: First or early printing.

    New York: George Sully and Company, (1918). Hardcover first edition - The third book in the series to use the name "Dave Fearless" or the 7th in the Deep Sea / Sea Treasure series. Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece. 248 pp plus 4pp publisher's ad. Last title listed at the front of the book.

    Condition: Good only in illustrated cream colored covers with a picture of a ship under full sail, lettering in black and red (corners bumped and frayed, some overall soiling to the covers, tide marks affecting the lower corner of several pages, but a sturdy copy, tight binding, straight spine.)

    Book ID: 67140
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  • BILLY SMITH, TRAIL EATER ACE: or, Into the Wilds of Northern Alaska by Airplane (The Great Ace Series #4) by Sainsbury, Noel.
    Sainsbury, Noel.
    BILLY SMITH, TRAIL EATER ACE: or, Into the Wilds of Northern Alaska by Airplane (The Great Ace Series #4)

    Edition: Hardcover.

    New York: Cupples & Leon Company, (1933.) dj. Hardcover - Billy Smith is the son of a noted explorer, and a pilot. According to the brief biography on the front flap of the dust jacket, the incidents and adventures in these books are based upon Sainsbury's experiences as one of America's early naval aviators in World War I, and after in his global travels. Glossy frontispiece. Both the front flap of the dust jacket and the ad in the back list to #5 in the series.208 pp plus 2 pp ads.

    Condition: Fair condition only in red cloth in a poor dust jacket (bleeding from lower edge of cloth to dj, dust jacket torn along side of spine, front flap detached but still present, other wear.)

    Book ID: 66720
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  • BILLY SMITH, EXPLORING ACE: or, By Airplaine to New Guinea (The Great Ace Series #1) by Sainsbury, Noel.
    Sainsbury, Noel.
    BILLY SMITH, EXPLORING ACE: or, By Airplaine to New Guinea (The Great Ace Series #1)

    Edition: Early printing.

    New York: Cupples & Leon Company, (1928.). Hardcover - Billy Smith is the son of a noted explorer, and a pilot. , , , the incidents and adventures in these books are based upon Sainsbury's experiences as one of America's early naval aviators in World War I, and after in his global travels. Glossy frontispiece, bordered endpapers. Lists to #5 in the series on the last page. 247 pp.

    Condition: Fair condition only in red cloth with black lettering and illustration of an airplane - prev owner's name in pencil, some damage to side of spine near top, no dust jacket.

    Book ID: 85841
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  • CAMP LENAPE ON THE LONG TRAIL. by Saxon, Carl.
    Saxon, Carl.
    CAMP LENAPE ON THE LONG TRAIL.

    Edition: Hardcover.

    New York: Books, Inc., (1940.) dj. Hardcover - Adventure story set at a wilderness boys' camp. 224 pp.

    Condition: Very good+ in very good dust jacket (large chip to bottom edge of front cover of dj, but cover illustration of 2 boys in a canoe is still bright and attractive. )

    Book ID: 53800
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  • MYSTERY AT CAMP LENAPE. by Saxon, Carl.
    Saxon, Carl.
    MYSTERY AT CAMP LENAPE.

    Edition: Hardcover.

    New York: Books, Inc., (1940.) dj. Hardcover - Adventure story set at a wilderness boys' camp. 224 pp.

    Condition: Very good in dark blue cloth with red lettering in very good dust jacket (chip to upper corner of front cover)

    Book ID: 63575
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  • BLACKIE THORNE AT CAMP LENAPE. by Saxon, Carl.
    Saxon, Carl.
    BLACKIE THORNE AT CAMP LENAPE.

    Edition: Hardcover.

    New York: Books, Inc., (1940.) dj. Hardcover - Adventure story set at a wilderness boys' camp. 211 pp.

    Condition: Very good in dark red cloth with red lettering in a good dust jacket (overall edgewear and short tears to the dj)

    Book ID: 68812
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  • THE RAMBLER CLUB WITH THE NORTHWEST MOUNTED. #11 in series. by Sheppard, W. Crispin.
    Sheppard, W. Crispin.
    THE RAMBLER CLUB WITH THE NORTHWEST MOUNTED. #11 in series.

    Edition: First edition.

    Philadelphia: Penn Publishing Company, 1914. Hardcover first edition - The adventures of Bob Somers and his four friends of Kingswood, Wisconsin, who formed the Rambler Club - in this they travel to the great northwest, planning on camping out and meeting up with a friend from Arizona who had joined the Mounties. Introduction by the author. Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece and four internal plates by the author. One of two titles issued in 1914 - this lists 11 titles on both the title page and the final page. 312 pp.

    Condition: Good only in tan cloth with dark brown lettering - tear to cloth at top of spine, previous owner's name on front endpaper, other wear, no dust jacket.

    Book ID: 74166
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  • TAHARA AMONG AFRICAN TRIBES, #2 in series. by Sherman, Harold M.
    Sherman, Harold M.
    TAHARA AMONG AFRICAN TRIBES, #2 in series.

    Edition: Early printing.

    Chicago: Goldsmith Publishing, (1933.) dj. Hardcover - The second title in the short-lived "Tahara Series" which consisted of four titles only, all issued the same year. Tahara is an American boy, the son of an internationally known scientist and explorer. Lists at front to 1934 book by Sherman, 246 pp.

    Condition: Very good in red cloth with black lettering and black illustration on front cover (usual severe toning to the pages, gift inscription dated Christmas 1942) in a very good dustjacket (chipping at top of dj spine, tape repairs to upper edge, bright front cover illustration)

    Book ID: 83944
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  • TAHARA AMONG AFRICAN TRIBES, #2 in series. by Sherman, Harold M.
    Sherman, Harold M.
    TAHARA AMONG AFRICAN TRIBES, #2 in series.

    Edition: Early printing.

    Chicago: Goldsmith Publishing, (1933.). Hardcover - The second title in the short-lived "Tahara Series" which consisted of four titles only, all issued the same year. Tahara is an American boy, the son of an internationally known scientist and explorer. Lists at front to 1934 book by Sherman, 246 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in red cloth with black lettering and black illustration on front cover (usual severe toning to the pages, prev owner's name, some sunning to spine)

    Book ID: 85280
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  • MYSTERY WINGS: A Mystery Story for Boys #18. by Snell, Roy C.
    Snell, Roy C.
    MYSTERY WINGS: A Mystery Story for Boys #18.

    Edition: Early edition.

    Chicago: Reilly & Lee, (1935). Hardcover - A rather uncommon Snell title - features the young detective Johnny Thompson, who is in a quiet little city at the home of his grandfather. Nevertheless he is soon caught up in mysterious events at the baseball games - an airplane which circles the field every time the home team is winning seems to have the power to put the pitcher off his game. 233 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in blue cloth with darker blue lettering (rather severe toning to the pages, some rubbing and wear to the cloth covers, binding sturdy).

    Book ID: 63981
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  • WHISPERS AT DAWN or The Eye: A Mystery Story for Boys #17. by Snell, Roy J.
    Snell, Roy J.
    WHISPERS AT DAWN or The Eye: A Mystery Story for Boys #17.

    Edition: First or very early edition.

    Chicago: Reilly & Lee, (1934). Hardcover - A rather uncommon Snell title - features the young detective Johnny Thompson. 247 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in blue cloth with black lettering (usual toning to the pages, some spotting to the spine and back cover, front hinge starting and rear hinge cracked, but binding still sturdy).

    Book ID: 67671
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  • THE RED LURE: A Mystery Story for Boys #9 by Snell, Roy J.
    Snell, Roy J.
    THE RED LURE: A Mystery Story for Boys #9

    Edition: First edition.

    Chicago: Reilly & Lee, 1926. Hardcover first edition - Mystery set in the jungles of Central America, featuring Johnny Thompson. Last title in this mystery series list at front of book. 263 pp.

    Condition: Near very good in red cloth covered boards (slight fading to spine, minor wear to covers.), no dust jacket.

    Book ID: 76008
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  • WHISPERS AT DAWN or The Eye: A Mystery Story for Boys #17. by Snell, Roy J. (1878-1959)
    Snell, Roy J. (1878-1959)
    WHISPERS AT DAWN or The Eye: A Mystery Story for Boys #17.

    Edition: First edition.

    Chicago: Reilly & Lee, (1934) dj. Hardcover first edition - A rather uncommon Snell title - a story involving the magic that electricity can create, featuring the young detective Johnny Thompson. Lists to itself on the rear flap of the dust jacket and the Girls Mystery Books list through The Phantom Violin (also 1934). 247 pp.

    Condition: Very good in burgundy cloth with black lettering in a good overall dust jacket with a wraparound illustration (price-clipped, edgewear and chipping to the dj) ,

    Book ID: 79770
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  • HAL KENYON DISAPPEARS: A Rei-Lee Adventure and Mystery Story for Boys. by Stuart, Gordon.
    Stuart, Gordon.
    HAL KENYON DISAPPEARS: A Rei-Lee Adventure and Mystery Story for Boys.

    Edition: First or early edition.

    New York: Reilly & Lee, (1936) dj. Hardcover first edition - Returning from a scouting trip into the mountains of Colorado, the boys from Lakefarm School have just settled themselves around the campfire when an airplane crashes near them and they rescue the aviator. The next day they go searching for the aviator's bag containing valuable specimens - and one of the boys - Hal Kenyon - disappears. 247 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in rust colored cloth with black lettering in a good dust jacket (usual toning to the pages, gift inscription dated 1938)

    Book ID: 74331
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  • THE ADVENTURES OF DINOSAUR DOG: Danger! Dinky Diplodocus. by Sutton, Scott E.
    Sutton, Scott E.
    THE ADVENTURES OF DINOSAUR DOG: Danger! Dinky Diplodocus.

    Edition: Second edition

    Glendale, CA Action Publishing (2007). The second book in the The Adventures of Dinosaur Dog series:, Banjo and Lee have to return a baby diploducus back to the age of dinosaurs. With a powerful secret weapon from their aline friends, they might have a chance of escaping the pack of meat-eating allosaur's coming after them. Illustrated. 125 pp. ISBN: 1888045523.

    Condition: Fine (a new copy.)

    Book ID: 60749
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  • THE MYSTERY OF THE SEA: The Boys' Big Game Series, #6. by Whitney, Elliott [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    Whitney, Elliott [pseudonym of Harry Lincoln Sayler, 1863-1913]
    THE MYSTERY OF THE SEA: The Boys' Big Game Series, #6.

    Edition: Reprint.

    Chicago: Reilly & Lee, (1936). Hardcover - Originally published in 1914 as 'The Pirate Shark,' this is a boy's adventure novel by this prolific journalist and writer, set in the Pacific and in the waters off of Malaysia. Includes a visit to Honolulu by the two boys - Mart Judson, a young mechanic who goes on the voyage as wireless operator - and Bob Hollinger, the son of the millionaire owner of the yacht. 224 pp. plus excerpts from 3 other books.

    Condition: Good in red cloth with black lettering (usual rather severe toning to the pages)

    Book ID: 68399
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