Editore: Oxford, England, 1928
Da: Caerwen Books, Forrestfield, WA, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Very good-. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good-. Howard K Elcock (illustratore). Tome is undated, 1st was in 1928. Book plate to front free endpaper dated 1941. Jacket has a large chunk taken from the front panel and a tear to the back panel. Book has a small fingertip size nick to the base of the spine but is otherwise very good. Boards repeat dustjacket illustration. Over 500grams Jacket now in a loose protective sleeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 1916
Da: High Barn Books, Lancaster, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
First Edition. Fair hardback (moderate edgewear, esp. to spine which is worn at extremities and gently sunned, endpapers foxed, prize sticker on front free endpaper, text clean and unmarked). 322 pp 12mo red cloth with blind decoration on boards. Pictorial endpapers, coloured frontispiece. The image on this page is of the actual book for sale.
Editore: Henry Frowde & Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1911
Da: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Edition Unstated. 160 pages of text & a publishes catalogue of 16 pages, colour frontispiece and 3 full-page colour illustrations, full-page black-and-white map, pictorial onlay tipped to cloth  compilation containing The illustrations & the decorative title page and the endpapers are by WRS Stott. Neither the illustration on the front cover nor that on the spine is reproduced elsewhere in the book. Marcy Muir Australian children's books does not list this volume which has a gift annotation on the verso of the frontispiece dated Christmas 1911. The book reproduces chapters from various books including "perils of the squatter's life" "wild cattle hunting" "fighting in the bush" "hospitality in the bush" "an adventure in the stony rises" and "a ride through the Mallee" rubbing, with exposure of card on the spine of the cloth, and at the lower corners of the front and rear board, discolorations to the bottom edge, foxing to the top and front edges, and foxing scattered throughout the book. No publication date Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Children; Australia; Literature & Literary. Inventory No: 0261730.
Editore: Humphey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, 1910
Da: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
Prima edizione
Hard Cover. Condizione: G. No Jacket. Lillian A. Govey; Millicent Sowerby (illustratore). First Edition. Undated [c.1910]. 8vo. original pictorial boards (rubbed and marked with a little wear around edges, scattered spotting, lacks prelims including frontispiece and title page (assuming these were present), prev. owner's name and pencil scrawls to rear endpaper); pp. unpaginated, with 5 colour plates (remaining) and monochrome illustrations. A reading copy.
Editore: London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press,, 1932
Da: Antiquariat Reinhold Pabel, Hamburg, Germania
Membro dell'associazione: BOEV
London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1932). 23 S. Mit 7 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. (= Strang's Penny Books, C 3). Kl.-8vo ( 18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 8-11 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflußt von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.
Editore: London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press,, 1934
Da: Antiquariat Reinhold Pabel, Hamburg, Germania
Membro dell'associazione: BOEV
London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1934). 23 S. Mit 7 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. (= Strang's Penny Books, D 4). Kl.-8vo (18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 11-13 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflußt von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.
Editore: London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press,, 1932
Da: Antiquariat Reinhold Pabel, Hamburg, Germania
Membro dell'associazione: BOEV
London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1932). 23 S. Mit 6 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. von R. H. Brock. (= Strang's Penny Books, D 3). Kl.-8vo (18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 11-13 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Richard Henry Brock (1871-1943), britischer Maler u. Illustrator. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflußt von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.
Editore: Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton,, London:, 1913
Da: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Thick 8vo. vi, [1], 303, [1] pp. Colour frntsp., 5 colour plates, 1 map. Colour-illust. green cloth, w/ cover art of Triumph motor bicycle (motorcycle) on front cover, illust. spine (minor scuffing, w/o ffep), still a VG- copy. First edition of this very early adventure story set in Peru, and the adventures of a young military adventurer on a Triumph motorcycle as he aids the country's President.
Editore: Henry Frowde, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardback. Condizione: Good. Archibald Webb (illustratore). First UK Edition. 1st edition. 1908 Hardback: 19.5x14 cm. 367 pages with all 8 listed colour plates. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref rONHND.
Editore: Oxford University Press, London, 1935
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Pictorial hard boards. SOME ILLUSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN NEATLY COLOURED IN. Frontispiece margin has a stain. Foxed page edges. Clean & tight book. No inscriptions. NO JACKET. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref O88669.
Editore: Oxford University Press, London, 1930
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Grace Lodge, M. S. Reeve & others (illustratore). Pictorial hard boards. 1931 inscription. Foxed page edges. Clean & tight. NO JACKET. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref F- LM1. The Great Book for Girls. Volume VI. Contributors include Alice Massie; Jessie Pope; Thora Stowell. Edited by Mrs Herbert Strang (George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange).
Editore: Henry Frowde/ Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1916
Da: Johnston's Arran Bookroom, Isle of Arran, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Cyrus Cuneo, Rene Bull (illustratore). 1st Edition. A "Lost Race" ripping yarn with science fiction elements set in the Himalayas. First edition 1916. Colour frontis by Cyrus Cuneo and line drawings, some full page, by Rene Bull. Publisher's original pictorial cloth. Two small marks to back cover otherwise in really lovely condition with no inscriptions and only the tiniest evidence of foxing. Small label for Selfridge's Book Dept. on back endpaper.
Editore: London : Hodder And Stoughton, 1906
Da: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. Publisher's red cloth, very good. Spine bands worn with some minor dust dulling to the panel edges. Remains brightly gilt titled and decorated. Professionally strengthened with new endpapers. Scarce. ; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. , 8 leaves of plate ; 25 cm. Subjects: English literature --Fiction --Juvenile. 2 Kg.
Editore: The Bobbs-Merrell Company, New York, 1906
Da: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Plates (illustratore). First Americn Edition. (Vi), 449 Pp. Blue Cloth Stamped In Green, Red And Tan. First American Printing. Herbert Strang Was The Pseudonym Of Two English Authors, George Herbert Ely (1866?1958) And Charles James L'estrange (1867?1947). They Specialized In Writing Adventure Stories For Boys, Both Historical And Modern-Day, In The Juvenile Imperialist Genre. Both Men Were Staff Members Of Oxford University Press, Which Published Their Books, Giving Them A Patina Of Social Status And Approval For The Parents Of Their Intended Readership. Their Work Showed A Broad General Debt To That Of Jules Verne;Round The World In Seven Days Was One Of Their Most Popular Books. Ely And L'estrange Have Been Classified As "Popular Writers Of Imperial Fiction" And "Successors Of G. A. Henty". The Pseudonym Was Also Employed For Several Series Of Anthologies, Works "Edited By Herbert Strang" That Included The Big Book Of School Stories For Boys And The Oxford Annual For Scouts. There Was In Addition An Anthology Series For Girls By "Mrs Herbert Strang", Who Was Also Given As The Author Of Some Adventure Books For Girls, Notably The Girl Crusoes, A Robinsonade. Slight Usage; No Marks; Six Small Lighter Spots On Spine; Faint Damp Staining In Upper Corner Of Tissue Guard, Title And Contents Pages.
Editore: Henry Frowde, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1909
Prima edizione
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. W. H. Margetson (illustratore). First edition. The first UK edition copy of this fictional work by Herbert Strang. With gorgeous and colourful illustrations by W. H. Margetson. The first edition of this work. An exciting novel by Herbert Strang following the adventures of Humphrey Bold. Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely, and Charles James l'Estrange, who specialised in writing historical and modern stories for boys. A beautifully illustrated volumes, comprising eight colourful illustrations by W. H. Margetson. An uncommon and exquisite edition of this title. In the original publisher's quarter paper vellum binding with illustrated cloth over board. Externally very smart with only minor shelfwear. Minor faint handling mark to erar board. Spine has slightly darkened. Internally, firmly bound. Faint minor spotting throughout. Profusely illustrated in coloured plates throughout by W. H. Margetson. Very Good. book.
Editore: London : Hodder And Stoughton, 1906
Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
Prima edizione
First Edition. Publisher's red cloth, very good. Spine bands worn with some minor dust dulling to the panel edges. Remains brightly gilt titled and decorated. Professionally strengthened with new endpapers. Scarce. ; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. , 8 leaves of plate ; 25 cm. Subjects: English literature --Fiction --Juvenile. 2 Kg.
Editore: Oxford, UK, 1935
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. M. S. Reeve & Others (illustratore). Undated: circa 1935. Pictorial spine has wear at the ends. Pictorial hard boards:. 23.5x17cm. Rear board has suffered some surface loss where labels have been removed. Front paste-down has a faint inscription dated 1935. 4 full page colour plates including the frontispiece. Many black & white illustrations. NO JACKET. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref R-RB.
Editore: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, 1938
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Hard Boards. Condizione: Very Good. Pictorial front board & spine. 192 pages. 4 Colour plates including the frontispiece. COVERS ARE A LITTLE SOILED. Tight binding. Internally clean. No inscriptions. NO JACKET. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref RQX.
Editore: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, 1937
Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Geoffrey Eyles & Mays (illustratore). First Edition. Pictorial hard boards. Published in 1937. 16 full page colour plates are all in very good condition. PLEASE NOTE: Some of the black & white illustrations have been coloured in. Front end paper inscription is dated 1945. NO JACKET. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref C5. Let's Go Flying by John Anderson. Illustrated by Geoffrey Eyles & Mays. Edited by Herbert Strang (George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange). Published in 1937 in the "The Happy Day Series)" by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London.
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. C. E. Brock (illustratore). A very scarce reprint of this exciting adventure novel from Herbert Strang, illustrated throughout. Reprinted 1917 in Great Britain. Very scarce work. Illustrated with colour frontispiece, three colour plates, and twenty-two in-text images. Collated complete. An exciting work following the young pilot of a hydro-plane. Written by Herbert Strang, the pseudonym of two English authors, Charles James L'Estrange and George Herbert Ely, who specialised in adventure novels for young boys, many of which were historical. Illustrated by Charles Edmund Brock, an English painter, line artist, and book illustrator who was widely published. In the original pictorial blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with chipping to the extremities and loss to the head and tail of the spine. The odd mark and tide mark to the wrap. Sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Very Good. book.
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good Indeed. William Rainey (illustratore). First edition. The first edition of this illustrated adventure novel set during the Stuart era, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition of this uncommon work.In the original very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.An exciting adventure novel for children, following the hero as he sets off to London to seek his fortune, before being kidnapped and carried on a ship bound for the Barbados, before escaping and fighting at Blenheim.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two maps, and seven plates, by William Rainey.Written by 'Herbert Strang', the pseudonym used by George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange, who used this name to write their adventure stories for boys.Two advertising slips loosely inserted.Four pages of adverts to the rear, dated 1906.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with bumping and loss to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prize label to the front paste down. Dust wrapper is a little rubbed with some light handling marks and very light edge wear, with a tear to the head of the rear fly leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed. book.