Nuttall Charles Illustrator (2 results)
More imagesThe Rover Boys on Treasure Island or the Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht
Winfield, Arthur M. (Stratemeyer, Edward); Nuttall, Charles (Illustrator)
Language: English
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1909
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.Gargoyle Books, IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Book #12 in the original 20 books comprising the first "Rover Boys Series for Young Americans,'' written by head of the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the pseudonym Arthur. M. Winfield. In 287 pages with an Introduction by the author + a glossy Frontis & 2 intern…als by illustrator Charles Nuttall (unattributed). Orig. published in 1909, this is a likely First Printing of the FIRST EDITION, listing only to self in front matter & no mention of this title in rear list. With light green cloth over boards with a red/black/white design & lettering to front & spine, this 12mo is in Good+ condition: generally quite clean with some random spots & smudges, binding strong with mild cocking, hinges secure. Pages creamy white with modest, age-appropriate tanning, heavier to edges; completely unmarked save for old ownership stamp & "1911" date to ffep. Exterior shows irregular fading & overall light rubbing, pushing to heel of spine, slight bumping at both ends of spine & all corners. NO DJ (missing). 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. Nuttall, Charles (illustrator).
More imagesLanguage: English
Published by Cuppless & Leon Company, New York, New York, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.Gargoyle Books, IOBA
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition Later Printing. Book #3 in the 9-volume "Great Marvel" series (which ran 1906-1935) by "Roy Rockwood'' (best known for his "Bomba the Jungle Boy" series), one of the pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. One in a large series of mystery & a…dventure books originally issued by this publisher for young adult (YA) boys & girls in the early decades of the 20th century, this series was a sci-fi one in the style of the wildly popular Jules Verne (Keeline, 2000) This is a slightly later printing of the true FIRST EDITION from Cupples & Leon, 1908, listing to self in book & to book #8 on front DJ flap. In 242 pages + 10 pages of other series titles from this publisher in rear, decorative endpapers (with "This Is My Book" box empty), glossy Frontispiece by C. Nuttall. Hardcover12mo has bright rust colored cloth-covered boards stamped with black lettering to front & spine, front board showing an airship, clouds, & waterfall. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, paged significantly tanned, heavier around edges, but completely unmarked & still supple. A tad of rubbing to extremities. The unclipped DJ is VG-/G+, with heavier rubbing to edges of spine & flaps, many small chips, heaviest at both ends of spine; beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover for your collection! 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. Nuttall, Charles (illustrator).
