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Published by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, [1961]., New York, 1961
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. First edition. 12mo. Fine, bright copy in a bright fresh dust jacket with minor wear to the foot of spine and a small abrasion to the upper front panel caused by the removal of a small label. First edition of No. 5 in the Biff Brewster travel series for the Startemeyer Syndicate featuring the talents of the famed writer of "The Shadow" who wrote pulps as Maxwell Grant. This travel mystery is set against the backdrop of Biff and his uncle fighting ivory poachers in Tanganyika. This is one of a short-lived juvenile fiction series from the 1960s is the Biff Brewster series. Published by Grosset & Dunlap from 1960 to 1965. Thirteen novels were published during that five-year span, written by four authors using the house name of "Andy Adams." Walter B. Gibson, the creator of "The Shadow" wrote books number 4, 7, 13 and rewrote #1 and #9. It is unknown who wrote #2 and #3, but some feel it was the same author. The rewrites of Gibson cause some confusion as to authorship among different sources, as some give Gibson full credit for being the author.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, [1962]., New York, 1962
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. First edition. 12mo. Fine, bright copy in a bright fresh dust jacket with light wear to the foot of spine and bottom edge. First edition of No. 7 in the Biff Brewster travel series for the Stratemeyer Syndicate featuring the talents of the famed writer of "The Shadow" who wrote pulps as Maxwell Grant. This travel mystery is set against the backdrop of Biff and companions Kamuka and Likake, attempting to meet his father against the backdrop of a fabulous ruby, Thugees, and a Yeti. This is one of a short-lived juvenile fiction series from the 1960s is the Biff Brewster series. Published by Grosset & Dunlap from 1960 to 1965. Thirteen novels were published during that five-year span, written by four authors using the house name of "Andy Adams." Walter B. Gibson, the creator of "The Shadow" wrote books number 4, 7, 13 and rewrote #1 and #9. It is unknown who wrote #2 and #3, but some feel it was the same author. The rewrites of Gibson cause some confusion as to authorship among different sources, as some give Gibson full credit for being the author.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, London, 1963
Seller: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. List to Mystery of the Tibetan Caravan No10 however we belive this to be a first as they were both issued around the same time in 1963. Book condition. Fore edges have some faint spotting else a very nice copy. Jacket Is lightly dulled down on backstrip and is price clipped with minor edge wear. One small closed tear to rear.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, NY, 1963
First Edition
Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. HBDJ, 1963, 1st Edition, 2nd Printing, Pretext & Back DJ Lists Thru Tibetan Caravan, VG+/VG , AS-IS, , Grey Tweed Boards with Decorative Symbol in Center Front, Cvr Book is in very good condition with no damage and the cover solid and nor torn or missing pages adn all pages firmly attached, 170 pgs, NO ADS, Interior Nice Tight Clean, DJ light Rub, Wear Tiny Chips Tears Extremities, Back DJ Lists Thru Alaska Ghost Glacier Mystery,We have yet another book that the only reason it is classified as used is because it was read one time. There is just some minor wearing at the very top and bottom edge of the spine portion of the dust jacket, but barely noticable.DJ protected with Mylar Cover. This is a very rare book to find in this condition and over 40 years old, This SCARCE TITLE was actually written by Walter B. Gibson, scriptwriter for "The Shadow" radio series (per Mattson/Davis "A Collector's Guide to Hardcover Boys' Series Books)!.