New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1930). Hardcover first edition - ""Andy Lane and his restless crew take off in a monster autogyro in search of pirate treasure." Adams was in the American Ambulance Service and the U S Naval Service during World War One; in the 1930s he was a prolific contributor of aviation-linked stories. this series, his most popular, was notable for the variety of experimental aircraft which Andy flies. Glossy frontispiece, 211 pp plus 7 pp of publisher's ads. Ads list to #6 in this series.

Cleveland, Ohio: The Arthur Westbrook Company, (c 1909). One of a series of 100 titles in Beadle's Frontier Series of dime novel paperbacks. Coverful front cover illustration. 100 pp.

Cleveland, Ohio: The Arthur Westbrook Company, (c 1909). One of a series of 100 titles in Beadle's Frontier Series of dime novel paperbacks. Coverful front cover illustration. 100 pp.

Cleveland, Ohio: The Arthur Westbrook Company, (c 1886). One of a series of 100 titles in Beadle's Frontier Series of dime novel paperbacks. Coverful front cover illustration. 100 pp.

Cleveland, Ohio: The Arthur Westbrook Company, (c 1909). One of a series of 100 titles in Beadle's Frontier Series of dime novel paperbacks. Coverful front cover illustration. 100 pp.

New York & Cleveland: World Syndicate (c 1930). Hardcover - The second book in the Airplane Boys series, featuring Jim Austin and Bob Caldwell and their plane, originally published as Airplane Boys Cap Rock, and previously published as Sky Buddies Series #2, "Cap Rock Flyers." 248 pp.

New York: Henry Holt, (1953) dj. Hardcover first edition - The fourth in the series of adventures featuring Bob Clifton, published posthumously, illustrated with drawings by Kurt Wiese. Set in what was then the Belgian Congo, where the author had lived and worked for many years. 152 pp.

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., (c 1917). Hardcover - The fifth and final book in this series. "The romance of Motion Pictures -- how it is interwoven with America's life to-day! When sturdy, stout-hearted lads determine to build their careers around Motion Pictures, it needs just such an author as Elmer Tracey Barnes to record their ups and downs, for Adventure is their ever-constant companion. Likable heroes, rapid action and unusual settings for their stories -- these are the things that make these five tales so intensely popular with a host of eager readers." ( Saalfield advertisement) Frontispiece. 179 pp. plus 8 pp publisher's ads.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1929). Hardcover first edition - Andy Lane pilots the giant passenger plane Apex No. 4 across the Atlantic in the face of almost overwhelming odds." Adams was in the American Ambulance Service and the U S Naval Service during World War One; in the 1930s he was a prolific contributor of aviation-linked stories. this series, his most popular, was notable for the variety of experimental aircraft which Andy flies. Glossy frontispiece, 212 pp plus 6 pp of publisher's ads.

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.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1928). Hardcover - The first book in this series of flying stories for boys, featuring the young aviator Andy Lane. "Andy refuels his ship in the air and sets a new endurance record." Adams was in the American Ambulance Service and the U S Naval Service during World War One; in the 1930s he was a prolific contributor of aviation-linked stories. this series, his most popular, was notable for the variety of experimental aircraft which Andy flies. Glossy frontispiece, 194 pp plus 8 pp of publisher's ads. Lists to #7 at back of book .

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.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1927). Hardcover - Lists to this title at the front of the book and to just 3 in the Hardy Boys series, The ad at the rear lists to a 1927 Garry Grayson title. The Ted Scott series was the longest-lived of the juvenile aviation series, selling over a million copies (in fact, during its heyday it outsold the Hardy Boys series.) Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece by Walter S. Rogers. Plain endpapers. 216 pp. plus 2 pp of publisher's ads.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1929). Hardcover - Lists to this title at the front of the book and to 12 in the ads at the rear. The Ted Scott series was the longest-lived of the juvenile aviation series, selling over a million copies (in fact, during its heyday it outsold the Hardy Boys series.) . Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece by Walter S. Rogers. Plain endpapers. 214 pp. plus 4 pp of publisher's ads.

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.

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.

New York: A. L. Burt, (1930). Hardcover - As Stephen Hart is about to graduate from a military school, he and his younger sister are called home by a telegram from their uncle's housekeeper. Glossy frontispiece. The books in this series are each standalone titles, by several different authors. 256 pp.

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.

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.

Philadelphia: David McKay Co, (c 1909). Hardcover first edition - A later title in this boy's adventure series adapted from the stories originally published weekly as the Motor Stories by Street and Smith as part of their paperback Dime Novels. Frontispiece on glossy stock. As the publisher's ad notes the boys had adventures with every kind of motor-driven machines - including motorcycles, automobiles, areoplanes and even submarines. 301 pp plus 1 p publisher's ad (which lists all 10 titles)

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., (c 1917). Hardcover - "The romance of Motion Pictures -- how it is interwoven with America's life to-day! When sturdy, stout-hearted lads determine to build their careers around Motion Pictures, it needs just such an author as Elmer Tracey Barnes to record their ups and downs, for Adventure is their ever-constant companion. Likable heroes, rapid action and unusual settings for their stories -- these are the things that make these five tales so intensely popular with a host of eager readers." ( Saalfield advertisement) Frontispiece. 179 pp. plus 8 pp publisher's ads.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (c 1949) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first book in this popular series featuring Ken Holt, son of a world-famous foreign correspondent, and his close friend, photographer Sandy Allen. Lists to #16 in the book and on the front dust jacket flap. . Frontispiece, dark green scenic endpapers 214 pp.

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.

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.

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.

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., (1934) dj. Hardcover - The second book in a four book series by this prolific author best known for his Mercer Boys series. After high school graduation, four friends from a small town in Vermont decide to vacation at Lakeside Camp in New Hampshire, a camp run by the college they are planning on attending. As they are walking from the train station to the camp, a storm forces them to seek shelter at an old Opera House where they hear strange footsteps. Plain frontispiece. 250 pp.

Chicago: M.A. Donohue & Company, (1913). Hardcover - The fourth book in a rather short-lived series (all published in 1913) by this prolific writer. He was best known for his Westerns, but under the house name of Alice Emerson, he also wrote the first 19 books in the Betty Gordon series. Glossy frontispiece. 256 pp. plus 2 pp publisher's ads.

Chicago: M.A. Donohue & Company, (1913). Hardcover - The fourth book in a rather short-lived series (all published in 1913) by this prolific writer. He was best known for his Westerns, but under the house name of Alice Emerson, he also wrote the first 19 books in the Betty Gordon series. Glossy frontispiece. 256 pp. Illustrated endpapers.

Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., (ca 1913, c 1888). Hardcover - A title in the Field and Stream series. Frontispiece. 419 pp. Illustrated endpapers.

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.