Edwin Alger (40 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Ernest N. Townsend, Illus (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Ernest N. Townsend, Illus (illustrator).

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Speech of E. A. Alger, Esq., Delivered Before the Democrats of Lowell, in Huntington Hall, Tuesday Evening, September 4, 1860. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar (price unclipped); 263 clean, unmarked pages/index. Here is the story of a man who spent a lifetime redeeming himself from his sin--a man whose soul-searching motivation turned him into probably America's best selling author.Illustrated wit Photographs of family members and drawings of some character in his many books. Author states Alger was an ordained minister in Brewster, Massachusetts. B&w Illus (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 232 pages, frontispiece. Vintage book for older children, teens. From the Bound to Win series of stories. Light blue cloth, orange stamping. Wear & fading to covers, previous owner's name, paper residue along bottom edge of covers, light tideline along top margin. Illustrated by Ernest N. Townsend. (illustrator). …

Condition: VERY GOOD. Early printing. The Bound to Win series was also a comic strip between 1927 and 1934, and Ben Webster, who makes an appearance in this book, was the subject of a comic strip from 1934-1940. Illustrated with a glossy frontispiece and 3 inserted plates by Phil Schaeffer. 208 pp plus 8 pp publisher's ads. Very good in blue cloth orange and dark blue lettering (gift inscription dated 1935).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Text is clean. Original bookstore name embossed on front free endpaper. Original pencilled price on front free endpaper. Light spotting to bottom text edge. Blue cloth with orange lettering, outlined in dark blue. Blue series title in center of front cover. Blue spine lettering. Cover shows normal wear. MAD # 09400-3-1. ; Bound to Win; Vol. 3; B&W Illustrations; 208 pages. Illustrated by Phil Schaeffer (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Blue cloth, some edge rubbing, former owner's name, paper yellowed. A couple of spots on front endpapers, and page edges soiled. A tight copy. ; Bound to Win Series, 3; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 208 pages. Illustrated by Phil Schaeffer (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Orange titles on blue cloth. Top corners lightly bumped. Nice 1932 gift inscription ffep. Size: Octavo. Ernest N. Townsend (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Fair dust. Very good and clean pages. Some moderate cover wear. Very rare dustjacket has average wear and some staining, plus a piece missing from the bottom of jacket spine. ; A volume in the Bound to Win Stories. From the dustjacket flap: "The most important outpost of the Seven Seas Shipping Corporation where Phil Hardy is employed is the beautiful island of Pernambia in the Caribbean Sea. But tragedy comes to the force of men employed by the company on the tropical isle. First thefts, then drownings are reported to the home office back in the city. Mr. Dennison, the president of the Seven Seas company, having complete confidence in Phil sends him on a secret mission to Pernambia. Aboard the Night Wind, one of the company's vessels, Phil meets a strange character, Jeffrey Jukes by name. The latter turns out to be connected with the outrages at Pernambia. When Phil reaches Pernambia he is plunged headlong into the mystery which he attempts to solve. His expericnces there, his meeting with Ben Webster, another boy of about his own age, who helped him manfully, and the manner in which Phil met his greatest test all combine to give us a most exciting story." ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" ; 208 pages.…

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition (?). Text is clean. Original bookstore name embossed on front free endpaper. Original pencilled price on front free endpaper. Light spotting to bottom text edge. Blue cloth with orange lettering, outlined in dark blue. Blue series title in center of front cover. Blue spine lettering. Cover shows normal wear. Dust jacket has 2 inch chip missing from base of spine. Lower corner of front cover of dust jacket also missing. Back cover advertises 3 Bound to Win titles, rear flap lists 3 Bound to Win titles. Probable first edition. Back of book has 7 pages of advertisements, none of which list books published after 1930, also missing a few titles within those series which were published in 1930. MAD # 09400-3-1. ; Bound to Win; Vol. 3; B&W Illustrations; 208 pages. Illustrated by Phil Schaeffer (illustrator).…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Phil Hardy's Struggle - very good book in a like dustjacket. Phil Hardy's Triumph - good book with mottling to rear board, in a fair dust jacket.

Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v [vi-viii] 1-263 [264: blank], illustrations, cloth. First edition. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#85374).

ed. hardback very good condition in a worn dust jacket.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Near Very Good. Hardcover, copyright page shows 1930 and dust jacket lists to this title, has tiny lean to binding, hint of bowing to boards, previous owner's name with 1932 in pencil to first endpage, and slight bumps to spine ends and board corners, otherwise a solid VG copy in Near VG dust jacket which has bumps with shallow chips to spine ends and corners, slight sunning with a couple small stains to spine, some slight edgewear, and faint rubbing. Schaeffer, Phil (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 117 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.28 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This VG+ quality book was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1930. It is square, very clean, free of corner bumps and edge dings; head and heel of the spine are lightly bumped with no fabric damage; the bottom edges have very little wear. The binding has kept its original dark blue hue and has not faded. Both hinges are strong and intact. Except for an inked 1932 inscription on the FFEP, the interior is completely free of writing, stray marks, stains of any sort and paper damage of any type. Frontis +3 is intact. The paper is very mildly toned and, though slightly stiff, is still quite flexible. The VG- jacket is not clipped, faded or taped and is mildly soiled; the spine is a bit more heavily soiled than the rest of the jacket. It has very small chips at all four corners and at the head and heel of the spine, and two very short tears at the top of the rear panel (see photos). The jacket lists all three titles from this series.…

8vo. vii, [1], 282 pp., plus 8 pp. publisher's ads. Frontisp., 3 internals. Blue cloth, blue & orange lettering front cover, blue lettering on spine (slight shelfwear, very slight bumping to couple corners), w/ d.j. Art Deco cover art by Mach Tey (Nathan Machtey) of Phil Hardy tied up in chair w/ gangster in the door (slight chipping head of spine, minor edgewear), still VG/VG copy, w/ former ownership markings on ffep. First Grosset edition of this installment in the Bound to Win Series based on the the very popular comic strip which ran in national newspapers from 1934-1940. Set against the backdrop of chicanery at the Seven Seas Shipping Corp., with smugglers, and gangsters thrown into the mix along Skeleton Bay. Williams also created the Ben Webster series as well. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Phil Hardys Triumph' is an engaging juvenile adventure that exemplifies the spirited storytelling of the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Alger, the narrative centers on the young and ambitious Phil Hardy, whose journey is marked by personal challenges and the pursuit of success. Set in a world of youthful rivalry and moral growth, the story explores the essential virtues of integrity, courage, and determination.As Phil Hardy faces various trials, the work provides a fast-paced and wholesome account of his efforts to overcome adversity and achieve his goals. The book captures the essence of the 'pluck and luck' tradition, where hard work and a stout heart lead to eventual victory. Readers are invited to follow Phil as he navigates the complexities of his environment, making this an inspiring example of classic boys' fiction. 'Phil Hardys Triumph' remains a valuable historical artifact of literary trends for young readers, highlighting the themes of character and resilience that defined a generation of popular adventure literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Phil Hardys Triumph' is an engaging juvenile adventure that exemplifies the spirited storytelling of the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Alger, the narrative centers on the young and ambitious Phil Hardy, whose journey is marked by personal challenges and the pursuit of success. Set in a world of youthful rivalry and moral growth, the story explores the essential virtues of integrity, courage, and determination.As Phil Hardy faces various trials, the work provides a fast-paced and wholesome account of his efforts to overcome adversity and achieve his goals. The book captures the essence of the 'pluck and luck' tradition, where hard work and a stout heart lead to eventual victory. Readers are invited to follow Phil as he navigates the complexities of his environment, making this an inspiring example of classic boys' fiction. 'Phil Hardys Triumph' remains a valuable historical artifact of literary trends for young readers, highlighting the themes of character and resilience that defined a generation of popular adventure literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This NF quality book was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1930. It has a very slight lean, is very clean, free of corner bumps and edge dings; head and heel of the spine are lightly bumped with no fabric damage; the bottom edges have very little wear. The binding has kept its original dark blue hue and has not faded. Both hinges are strong and intact. The interior is completely free of writing, stray marks, stains of any sort and paper damage of any type. Frontis +3 is intact. The paper is very mildly toned and though slightly stiff is still quite flexible. The VG jacket is not clipped, faded or taped and is rather clean; the spine has a slight amount of soiling. It has very small chips at both front corners and at the head and heel of the spine, and a short tear with folds at the bottom of the front panel near the gutter (see photos). The jacket lists all three titles from this series.…

First Edition. Mach Tey dustjacket art. The Bound to Win Stories for young adults. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. (1930) 208+ pp. Original blue cloth covers, lightly soiled and rubbed. Small price label on rear paste-down. White spine DJ lightly soiled w/ mild edge wear. DJ rear flap and rear panel advertises this series and list to title "Phil Hardy's Greatest Test." Illust. w/ 4 glossy b/w plates. Contents nice. Phil Schaeffer (illustrator).…