Garis Lillian Foster (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Foster, J. M. (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. Book #1 in a series of only two books about Barbara Hale, the daughter of a scientist-doctor who shares his keen mind. Here, a strange young girl comes to their door, whom her father "restores to mental health,'' after which she & Barbara become fast friends. These titles were one of many aimed at YA girl readers & published under the author's own name (Garis was one of the Stratemeyer Syndicate's most prolific children's series writers, best known for the Bobbsey Twins series under her pen name, Laura Lee Hope). In 282 pages with glossy frontispiece + 3 internal illustrations by J. M. Foster. A FIRST EDITION, unknown printing, from 1926, this hardcover12mo has blue-gray cloth over boards stamped with light teal lettering & a cameo image to front, darker blue lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: quite clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages modestly tanned, heavier around edges, but completely unmarked save for former owner's name & school & date to ffep in pencil (we never erase these old readers' names). Soil smudge to this page as well. Corners crisp. The unclipped DJ (listing other children's titles on flaps, back cover, & verso) is VG: colorful & clean, with moderate rubbing & scattered small chips & creases; 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 orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. BONUS: Order at the same time as our other Barbara Hale book for a complete set & take 20% off!.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Foster, J. M. (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. Book #2 in a series of only two books about Barbara Hale, the daughter of a scientist-doctor who shares his keen mind. Here, she follows his insistence that she spend one summer taking "a real girl's vacation,'' where she encounters a mystery & "fascinating little Italians." These titles were one of many aimed at YA girl readers & published under the author's own name (Garis was one of the Stratemeyer Syndicate's most prolific children's series writers, best known for the Bobbsey Twins series under her pen name, Laura Lee Hope). In 282 pages with glossy frontispiece + 3 internal illustrations by J. M. Foster. A FIRST EDITION, unknown printing, from 1926, this hardcover12mo has blue-gray cloth over boards stamped with light teal lettering & a cameo image to front, darker blue lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: quite clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages modestly tanned, heavier around edges, but completely unmarked save for old gift inscription in pen script to ffep. Corners lightly bumped. The unclipped DJ (listing other children's titles on flaps, back cover, & verso) is VG: colorful & clean, with moderate rubbing & scattered small chips & creases; 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 orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. BONUS: Order at the same time as our other Barbara Hale book for a complete set & take 20% off!.