James Otis Kaler (54 results)

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. "B" PRINTING. OWNER'S NAME INSIDE PRESENTATION AREA. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

library. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. No dust jacket. Cover has some nibbling and soiling. A few notes, spots, dog-ears, and one rip. Good condition.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. (Orphans, Circus, Monkeys, Juvenile Fiction) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Less common title. A. L. Burt First Edition. Pictorial covers with floral designs and red and gilt lettering. Boards with moderate wear and soiling; interior hinges weak; pages dusty with light age toning; previous owner's names inside. James Otis Kaler (March 19, 1848 — December 11, 1912) was an American journalist and author of children's literature. He wrote under the name James Otis.…

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

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

Condition: GOOD. First edition. An adventure novel for older children by this prolific writer, one which begins when Jack and a two year old baby are found adrift in a lifeboat off the coast of Maine after a ship's explosion. Jack, who has a twisted back, was the cabin boy and Louis, the baby, was the son of the ship's captain. After Farmer Pratt and his son Tom discover them on the beach, Pratt plans on taking them to the poorhouse but Jack's quick thinking and bravery lead him to escape from that fate. Jack's adventures show his strong sense of responsibility for little Louis, despite the conflict with Farmer Pratt, who is determined to return them to a life devoid of freedom. As Jack seeks shelter with Aunt Nancy, they develop a bond, but the ongoing threat from Farmer Pratt looms over them. Illustrated with a frontispiece with a tissue guard and three internal glossy plates. 286 pp. Good overall in illustrated laurel green cloth boards with gilt lettering - some fraying to the corners and ends of the spine, front hinge tape repaired, but overall a tight and clean copy (previous owner's name) Uncommon in the first edition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition? (see notes). (illustrated (worn copy, weak but intact hinges, light bumping and wear at edges and corners, some soiling to rear cover, remants of some black-marker (or grease-pencil) numerals (an old price?) on the spine; old gift inscription (non-authorial) on front endpaper, dated Christmas 1922]. (frontispiece + 7 b&w illustrated plates) Boys' historical adventure fiction, set during the Revolutionary War. The author (1848-1912) got his first job as a journalist at age 13. His first book, which would remain his best-known work, was "Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus" (1881). Wikipedia: "Following the book's success he went on to author numerous other children's books, mostly historical and adventure novels. Like most writers of his era, he was astonishingly prolific, and a total of nearly 200 books by him have been identified. Most were signed with the Otis name, but he also used the pen names Walter Morris, Lt. James K. Orton, Harry Prentice, and Amy Prentice." (As collectors know, juvenile fiction can be bibliographically very complicated, and is not a specialty of mine, so I cannot authoritatively state this to be the first printing. If you would like additional details to make that determination for yourself, please inquire and I'll be glad to supply them.). Illustrated by L.J. Bridgman (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Fair WA Wilde Co 1901 hardcover Cover faded, darkened spine Edgewear, notably to spine ends and corners Pages clean Binding tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Vintage Reprint Edition, ca. 1925. Decorated binding; designer's logo not known. No DJ; no initial sales price data provided. Prior owner's signature on the FEP; otherwise, text is clean and pages unmarked. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three additional full-page drawings in black-and-white; 245 pages. Measures 5.25" x 7.5". This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in an early original state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good+.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Vintage Reprint Edition, ca. 1930. Decorated binding; design by DECORATIVE DESIGNERS (DD). No DJ; no initial sales price data provided. Prior owner's signature on the FEP; some soiling and staining; otherwise, pages unmarked. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three additional full-page drawings in black-and-white by Eugene M. FRANDZEN; 221 pages. Measures 5.25" x 7.5". This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in an early original state. Rare and difficult to find. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good. DECORATIVE DESIGNERS (DD); Eugene M. FRANDZEN (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. Decorated binding; designer not attributed. No DJ; no initial sales price data provided. Christmas gift inscription (dated 1908) on the FFEP; otherwise, text is clean and pages unmarked. Illustrated with a frontispiece and two additional full-page drawings in black-and-white by C. COPELAND; 200 pages. Measures 5.0" x 7.5". This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in its original first edition state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Near Fine. C. COPELAND (illustrator).…

Condition: Fair. A. L. Burt 1888 hardcover, worn embossed decorative brown cloth, gilt rubbed from spine, no jacket, front free end paper removed, damp stain top and fore edge first two pages, tight binding, stamped name above title on title page and on page one, clean text Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Vintage Reprint Edition, ca. 1925. Decorated binding; designer's logo not known. No DJ; no initial sales price data provided. Prior owner's signature on the FFEP; some soiling and staining; otherwise, pages unmarked. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three additional full-page drawings in black-and-white by W.A. ROGERS; 252 pages. Measures 5.25" x 7.5". This book has been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in an early original state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good+. W.A. ROGERS (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First ( No Additional printings). Original green cloth on boards. Surface damage to lower front joint. Previous owner's name. Two line drawings in the text suggest that there might have been a frontispiece. Seventeen-year-old Bob is despondent about not being able to afford a new gun to take on a local hunting trip. Then his cousin discloses that his father might take them on a trip to Africa. This story is only one of dozens put forth by this author who lived from 1848-1912. Remembering his Toby Tyler as one of my childhood favorites, I was taken aback by my aversion to the clumsy, drawn-out syntax of Captured by Zulus. The author is credited with many early adventure stories. It is even suggested that this book might have inspired Edgar Rice Burroughs to write the Tarzan books. 282 pp. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Octavo, pp. 212, eight inserted plates with illustrations, four in color, by Everett Shinn, plus other black and white illustrations by Shinn in the text, publisher's blue cloth stamped in gold, pictorial paper onlay affixed to the front panel, pictorial endpapers. First printing of this edition. A classic boys' book first published in 1881 by Harper & Brothers. Peter Parley to Penrod, p. 59. 1938 Christmas gift inscription on the blank recto of the frontispiece. Spine panel a bit darkened and lettering dull, a very good copy. (#178298).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the bustling and news-hungry streets of 19th-century New York, home to a colorful cast of characters, including street-smart young boot-blacks and newsboys. The narrative centers around Ikey Dunham, a youth caught in a web of confusion after a mysterious advertisement identifying him as a fugitive sought for questioning appears in the newspaper. His anxious friends rally around him, determined to unravel the enigma and protect their own. As the threat looms, the boys delve into the city's hidden corners, navigating a world of danger and subterfuge with the resourcefulness only street urchins possess. The author vividly portrays the camaraderie, loyalty, and determination of these young outcasts as they face the challenges of urban life. Through their adventures, the book provides a poignant commentary on the resilience and agency of children in the face of adversity, while also capturing the captivating spirit of old New York. This forgotten tale of courage and friendship invites readers to experience a bygone era, highlighting the transformative power of human connection in the most unexpected of places. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Editions. Decorated bindings; designer logos not known. No DJs; no initial sales price data provided. These books vary in quality and condition, ranging from Very Good to Near Fine. One book has a school library stamp on the FEP but is not otherwise marked as an ex-library book. Covers are generally in good condition, as is the text. Each volume illustrated with numerous in-text drawings in black-and-white; books range in size from 155 to 165 pages. Measure 5.25" x 7.5". These books have been reissued many times in many formats, but why buy a paperback version when you can own a copy in its original first edition state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good to Near Fine.…

Buch. 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Volume in tela editoriale, titolo in oro impresso al dorso,196 pagine, illustrazioni nel e fuori testo, evidenti segni di umidità e lievissime abrasioni alla copertina. Piccole macchie che non limitano la lettura a pagina 139. Traduzione dall'inglese di Emma Perodi. Buono stato complessivo. Spedizione entro 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket has wear and tears at the edges and corners, soiling, pencil marks, spine darkened with loss head/tail. Blue cloth boards are sunned at the edges, wear at the corners, wear head/tail of spine with small holes at edges and a darker spot, some patchiness and soiling rear. Bookplate inside front cover with pencil name and address front and rear endpapers, small bookstore sticker inside rear cover. Probably printed around 1914, based on list of titles on DJ rear. The American Revolution told to young people, through fiction. All orders packed with care, most dust jackets protected by Brodart sleeve, independent bookseller since 2011.…

Hardcover. Condition: Original pictorial binding. No dust jacket. First Edition. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1898. An attractive copy. Clean and unmarked. Inner hinges starting to crack, else Near Fine condition. No owner's name or bookplate. Illustrated with 6 full-page plates, including a tissue-guarded frontispiece. All are signed in the plate by Winfield S. Lukens. Publisher's tan cloth, stamped in black and gilt. The front cover features a maritime scene, handsomely decorated in black and green, with a gold background that is still bright and shiny. James Otis Kaler (1848-1912) was the author of TOBY TYLER; OR TEN WEEKS WITH A CIRCUS (1880); and JENNY WREN'S BOARDING HOUSE (1893). Both are cited in Jacob Blanck's Peter Parley to Penrod, A Bibliographical Description of the Best Loved American Juvenile Books. Kaler wrote some 160 books in all. First Edition. Hardcover. Original pictorial binding/No dust jacket. Illus. by Lukens, Winfield S. . 8vo. (xii), 379pp. Lukens, Winfield S. (illustrator).…