Search Results: Children-Young Adult (YA) / Collectible Series from Gargoyle Books

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. Rogers, Walter S.. Book #7 in the 20-volume YA series penned under the same pseudonym as the author of the Hardy Boys, featuring intrepid young aviator, Ted Scott. The actual principal author, John W. Duffield, who also contributed to the Don Sturdy and Bomba the Jungle Boy series, was a "conscientious student of aeronautics." With the later tan cloth binding (for the earlier red version, see our listing #019716), this is a slightly later printing of the FIRST EDITION, listing to Self & to HB#6 in front matter, but to TS #15 in rear, in 216 pages with glossy (not plain) frontispiece by Walter S. Rogers. Condition is only Fair, downgraded primarily due to spotting & rubbing & soil to exterior, heaviest on spine, worn nearly threadbare in places. Inside is generally clean with the occasional spot or smudge, binding strong & straight, hinges intact. Pages show… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/No Jacket. Rogers, Walter S.. Book #7 in the 20-volume YA series penned by under the same pseudonym as the author of the Hardy Boys, featuring intrepid young aviator, Ted Scott. The actual principal author, John W. Duffield, who also contributed to the Don Sturdy and Bomba the Jungle Boy series, was a "conscientious student of aeronautics." With the earlier red cloth binding (not the later tan, see our listing #019786 for that version), this is a true FIRST EDITION, First Printing, listing to Self & to HB#6 in front matter & TS #5 in rear, in 216 pages with glossy (not plain) frontispiece by Walter S. Rogers. Condition is Good+: generally very clean with the occasional spot or smudge, binding strong & straight, hinges intact. Interior pages show modest tanning, commensurate with age; no foxing. Old gift inscription dated 1929 in front matter, else unmarked. Mild-moderate… Read More

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., 1936. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Book #2 in the short-lived (3-volume) series featuring the plucky Adventure Girls, all members of the senior class of Marchton High who are "ready for any excitement." From 1936, this hardcover book has deep green cloth-covered boards with black lettering to front & spine. Condition is amazingly VG+: completely clean, pages heavily tanned around edges, lesser so to center, commensurate with paper quality at this time, but unmarked. Binding strong & straight, both hinges secure. Mild rubbing to extremities, bumped corners. The unclipped DJ is VG, downgraded due to a few small chips & very light creases, slight fading to spine. Nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later… Read More

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., 1936. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Third & final book in the short-lived (3-volume) series featuring the plucky Adventure Girls, all members of the senior class of Marchton High who are "ready for any excitement." From 1936, this hardcover book has pale yellow cloth-covered boards with black lettering to front & spine. Condition is VG: quite clean, pages heavily tanned around edges, lesser so to center, commensurate with paper quality at this time, but unmarked. Binding strong & straight, both hinges secure. The spine & lower edges sow heavy foxing/discoloration that looks like dampstaining, but no indication inside. Not soil. Mild rubbing to extremities, bumped corners. The unclipped DJ is VG, downgraded due to a few small chips & very light creases, slight fading to spine; nicely protected in nonreflective mylar cover by former owner. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1963. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Banbery, Fred. A different sort of collection from the horror master, this one featuring 5 stories that you must piece together the clues to solve yourself! For YA readers. In 206 pages, with illustrations throughout text by F. Banbery. Orig. published in 1963, this is a later reprint (has ISBN; please see our other listing of this title for a true First Edition). Large hardcover has glossy decorative paper-over boards. NO DJ on this copy! Condition is VG+: nearly flawless except for old gift inscription in pen on verso of ffep, else unmarked. Completely clean, pages white, binding strong & straight. Just a hint of edgewear. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1965. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine. Kane, Harry. Book #3 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." A FIRST EDITION, but later printing (listing to "Nervous Lion" on rear), with original cover & internal art by Harry Kane. Hardcover 8vo has decorative paper over boards; no DJ as issued (never came with one). Condition isNear Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked, hinges secure. Very slight rubbing to all corners & spine tips, slight area of sticker pull to ffep. a beauty! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1968. First Edtion, later printing . Hardcover. G-. Kane, Harry. Book #10 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." This is the FIRST EDITION with the red cover, NOT the later revision, but a later printing (lists to "Monster Mountain" on rear board). Hardcover book has decorative red paper over boards; no DJ as issued (never had one). Condition is Good-: very clean, pages slightly off-white, but unmarked. Mild-moderate rubbing to extremities, heaviest at both ends of spine & all corners. Condition downgraded because spine is split at pages 44-45 & both hinges have been cracked/reglued. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books wee don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day.

New York, New York: Random House, 1981. First Paperback . Soft cover. Good. Adranga, Robert. Book #28 in the popular YA series, orig. published in 1978. This is part of the very first series of trade paperback editions by Random House, with the Hitchcock silhouette logo in the top upper-outer corners & cover art by Robert Adranga. Text by William Arden, carrying on the adventures of the original characters created by Robert Arthur after the author's death. The First Printing from 1981, condition is solidly Good: generally very clean, binding secure & straight, pages moderately tanned, heavier around outer edges, commensurate with age & paper quality, but unmarked. Moderate-heavy creasing & rubbing, wear to all corners. Small tear at heel of spine, slight rightward lean. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific) ship that same day; later orders,… Read More

New York, New York: Random House, 1978. First Paperback Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Fair. Kane, Harry. Book #8 in the popular YA mystery series, orig. published in hardcover in 1967. This is the very First Paperback Edition, First Printing, from 1978, NOT a later reprint. It retains the original text by Robert Arthur & illustrations by Harry Kane. Condition is downgraded to only Fair: generally very clean, but lots of small creases & rubbing, especially along spine edges, heavy crease to center spine, slightly bent corners. Front cover is tearing about 2" down along spine. Binding secure & straight, pages tanned, heavier around edges, commensurate with age & paper quality, but unmarked. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1971. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good. Kane, Harry. Book #16 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." A First Edition, but later printing (listing to on rear), this hardcover book has decorative paper over boards; no DJ as issued (never had one), featuring the original cover & internal art by Harry Kane. Bright & clean, but downgraded to VG due to 2 flaws: 1) tear at head of spine where it meets front cover, reglued, 2) cracked front hinge, glued, but hinge paper shows tear. Otherwise, completely clean, with only slight rubbing to extremities, corner bumping.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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1975. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. VG+. Hearne, Jack. An elusive late number (#23) title in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators," with text by M.V. Carey based on the original characters created by Robert Arthur. Endpapers & internal illustrations by Jack Hearne. AND, this is a true FIRST EDITION, First printing, with appropriate number line & listing to self on back cover. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding strong & square, though front hinge is starting. Pages creamy white & unmarked save for former owner's name in pen inside front cover. Very slight rubbing to extremities, heavier at both ends of spine, & lightly bumped corners. A handsome, well-preserved copy of this elusive First Edition from 1975! 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… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1966. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fine. Kane, Harry. Book #6 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." From 1966, it is a FIRST EDITION, slightly later printing (lists to book #14 on rear cover), a hardcover 8vo with decorative paper over boards. From a single owner collection, it is in Fine condition: just a tad less crisp than Brand new, marred only by slight rubbing to lower extremities & bumping to all corners. Otherwise, completely clean, binding strong & square, hinges intact, creamy white pages, unmarked. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1967. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+. Kane, Harry. Book #7 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." From 1967, it is a FIRST EDITION, slightly later printing from the early 1970s (with an ISBN & listing to book #18 on rear cover), a hardcover 8vo with decorative paper over boards. From a single owner collection, it is in Near Fine condition: totally clean save for smudge to bottom outside page edges, internal pages creamy white & unmarked. Binding strong & square, hinges intact. Minor rubbing to extremities & corner bumping, & a ding to the middle bottom edge of both boards. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1964. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+. Kane, Harry. A First Edition, later printing (listing to book #14 on back cover) from 1964 of the very First Book in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." With pictorial paper over boards, this hardcover 8vo is in VG+ condition: from a single owner collection, it is exceptionally bright & clean both inside & out! Covers bright & colorful, pages creamy white with just a hint of tanning to edges, but completely unmarked. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Only flaw is mild rubbing to extremities, heavier at all corners & spine tips. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1969. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine. Kane, Harry. Book #11 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators," which saw the return of Robert Arthur as author. A First Edition from 1969, but a later printing from the early 1970s (with ISBN & listing to book #18 on rear), retaining the cover art & internal illustrations by Harry Kane. H From 1966, it is a FIRST EDITION, slightly later printing (lists to book #14 on rear cover), a hardcover 8vo with decorative paper over boards. From a single owner collection, it is in VG+ condition: just a tad less crisp than Brand new, with very slight rubbing to lower extremities & bumping to all corners. Text block strong & square, but front hinge has been reglued. Pages creamy white & unmarked. 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… Read More

New York, New York: Random House, 1984. First Paperback Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Fair. Kane, Harry. Book #11 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators," which saw the return of Robert Arthur as author. Orig. published in hardcover in 1969 (see our listing # 021925 for a lovely edition of that book), this is Revised Edition (1984, sixth printing) of the First Paperback Edition from 1978. Condition is downgraded to only Fair: generally very clean, but lots of creases & rubbing, ild dampstaining to some pages. Child's homemade library pocket inside front cover. Former owner also laminated the entire exterior. Basically a filler/reading copy. 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1969. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Shilstone, Arthur. Another collection of 10 suspenseful tales of detection by noted mystery/suspense/horror writers especially adapted for this volume for YA readers. In 208 pages, with illustrations throughout text byArthur Shilstone. A First Edition, First Printing from 1969, this large hardcover has glossy decorative paper-over boards, with matching DJ design. Book condition is VG+: extremely clean with 1 small smudge to bottom outside page edges. Binding straight & tight, pages slightly off-white with light foxing to outside edges, but unmarked. Covers glossy, no fading. The unclipped DJ is also VG+, with extremely minor edgewear. Beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends &… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1966. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. VG-. Kane, Harry. Book #5 in the popular YA series, "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators." Orig. published in 1966, this is a later printing (lists to "Invisible dog" on rear, c. early 1970s, with newly added ISBN), with the same cover art & internal illustrations by Harry Kane. Hardcover book has decorative paper over boards & is in VG- condition: Very clean, text block strong & square, though binding was cracked at both hinges & reglued. Slightly off-white pages, but unmarked. Exterior page edges show some light spotting. Light-moderate rubbing to extremities & bumped corners. No DJ as issued (never had one). 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Random House, 1981. First Paperback . Soft cover. Very Good. Adranga, Robert. Book #26 in the popular YA series, orig. published in 1977. This is part of the very first series of trade paperback editions by Random House, with the Hitchcock silhouette logo in the top upper-outer corners & cover art by Robert Adranga. Text by William Arden, carrying on the adventures of the original characters created by Robert Arthur after the author's death. The First Printing from 1981, condition is VG: very clean, binding secure & straight, pages heavily tanned, with foxing in front matter, commensurate with age & paper quality. Slight rubbing to extremities & a few light creases to front, heavier to rear cover; no spine creases 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Random House, 1980. First Paperback . Soft cover. Good. Adranga, Robert. Book #21 in the popular YA series, orig. published in 1974. This is part of the very first series of trade paperback editions by Random House, with the Hitchcock silhouette logo in the top upper-outer corners & cover art by Robert Adranga. Text by M. V. Carey, carrying on the adventures of the original characters created by Robert Arthur after the author's death. The First Printing from 1980, this book is in solidly Good condition: very clean, binding secure & straight, pages moderately tanned, heavier around outer edges, commensurate with age & paper quality. Some stamps from used bookstore in front matter. Moderate rubbing to extremities, with many small nicks to top edge of front cover. Bumped corners, light creasing. 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); later… Read More