Rex Loomis (19 results)
Published by Whitman Pub., Racine, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Sleepy Hollow Books, Huntington, VT, U.S.A.Sleepy Hollow Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Pictorial paper over boards, rubbed, pages yellowed, The Better Little Book. FER; 7222.

Published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, WI, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Popeks Used and Rare Books, IOBA, Oneonta, NY, U.S.A.Popeks Used and Rare Books, IOBA
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. This Better Little Book is bound in yellow and black paper-covered boards, with blue and red lettering and color illustrations on the front and spine. Some edgewear; rear half of the book is chewed at the lower corner. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white pictures, this is a suspens…eful story of adventure. Inner pages browned, chew at the lower corner, edgewear, rubbing, and soil. 422 pages; approx. 3"x4". Spine numbered 1420. William Mark Young (illustrator).
Published by Whitman Publishing Company, 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Ebeth & Abayjay Books, Lima, OH, U.S.A.Ebeth & Abayjay Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 10.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This offering is a vintage book in a classic series . . . particularly for collectors. Ken Maynard in Western Justice (book number 1438) was written by Rex Loomis - illustrated by Irwin Myers and was published by Whitman Publishing Company in 1938. It appears to be a First Prin…ting book in Whitman's Big Little Book series though it's not specifically stated as such., It is 3 5/8" by 4 1/2" and has 428 pages with "hard cover" boards and black-and-white illustrations throughout. It is in good condition. Thank you!. Irwin Myers (illustrator).
Published by Whitman, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Reed Books The Museum of Fond Memories, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.Reed Books The Museum of Fond Memories
Contact seller2-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 15.00
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: Good Condition. Robert R. Weisman (illustrator).

Published by Western Publishing Company, Racine, WI, 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.Firefly Bookstore
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 14.99
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Used Good. No Jacket. Wear and foxing to cover, bumped and rubbed corners, pages tanned but clean and unmarked. Cover has a slight curve, but not creased. Binding is tight. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you ha…ve questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
Published by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine WI, USA., 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Sierra Rose Antiques, Minden, NV, U.S.A.Sierra Rose Antiques
Contact seller2-star sellerFIRST. VG. Big Little Book. Full color decorated boards. [B249].

Published by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, WI, 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Round Table Books, LLC, Gurnee, IL, U.S.A.Round Table Books, LLC
Contact seller4-star sellerAssociation member: MWABA
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 24.00
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition Thus. 1. Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards. #1430 in the Big Little Book Series. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings by Irwin Myers. . Head and heel of spine are lightly rubbed, light rubbing to tips and fore-edges, dust soiling to covers and spine, fo…rmer owner's last name only on fep, age toning to pages, the first 6 illustrations have some neat crayon coloring, the rest are unmarked. VERY GOOD-. The Big Little Book Series Series. Vol. 1430. B&W Illustrations. 32mo 4" - 5" tall. 423 pp. Illustrated by Irwin Myers (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Whitman Publishing Company, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 31.99
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Add to basketSmall Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket - Pictorial Cover. Pages toned, pencil name and address on front endpaper, 1/4 inch closed tear on front endpaper edge. 1939 Small Hard Cover. 424, [4] pp. Illustrations by Robert R. Weisman. An automotive adventure for young readers, part of the popular (a…nd now widely collected) Better Little Book series, which followed the Big Little Book series by the same publisher.
Published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisc., 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Chester Creek Bookstore, Duluth, MN, U.S.A.Chester Creek Bookstore
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 30.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. A Big Littlw Book. Printed paper on boards binding. Irwin Myers (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Whitman, U.S., 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The Bark of the Beech Tree, Depoe Bay, OR, U.S.A.The Bark of the Beech Tree
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 32.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A chunky little book in the Better Little Books series. It's 4.5" x 3.75", and nearly 1.25' thick. Every spread has the text of the story on one side, and a simple drawing with a caption on the other side. There are 424 pages, so that's a lot of little drawings. The textblock is quit…e browned, hinges at both endpapers a little cracked, but holding, a couple of pages have short closed tears to top edge, and there's a small knock in top of front board. Overall a very good copy of this novelty. Robert R. Weisman (illustrator).
Published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisc., 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Chester Creek Bookstore, Duluth, MN, U.S.A.Chester Creek Bookstore
Contact seller5-star sellerDecorative Paper. Condition: Near Very Good. A Better Little Book. Minor corner wear. Robert Weisman (illustrator).
Published by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, WI, 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Circle City Books, tucson, AZ, U.S.A.Circle City Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 40.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 424 pages; Just the slightest of rubbing and wear to the covers. No rips or tears. Interior very clean and tight. Slight slant to the book or it would be near fine. BLB1465.

Published by Whitman Publishing Company, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Gallery // Mike Riley, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.Book Gallery // Mike Riley
Contact seller3-star sellerHardcover. Hardcover (stiff pictorial boards). 1939. Whitman Publishing Company. 423 pages. Light wear, else Very Good Plus condition. ; The Better Little Book; Vol. 1420; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 423 pages. Illustrated by William Mark Young (illustrator).
Published by Whitman, 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rivertown Fine Books, McGregor, IA, U.S.A.Rivertown Fine Books
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Hardcover. Condition: VG-minus. No Jacket. First Edition. Pub by Whitman, 1939, Better Little Book #1465, 1st Edition Thus. VG-minus cond. hardcover, no dj. Full color pict dec & lettering on cover & spine. Lt-mdt bumping & rubbing to wear points. Prev owner's name on ffep. Rear hinge starting but holding. Illus in b&w by Robt R…. Weisman. 420pp + 4pp pub advts. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG-minus cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. Robert R. Weisman (illustrator).

Published by Racine, Wisc. : Whitman Publishing Co (1938), 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Edition. Very good copy in the original colour printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age with some wear to spine bands. Remains uncommonly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 424 pages; Description: 424 p. : ill. ; 12 cm. Subjects: Maynar…d, Ken, -- 1895-1973 -- Juvenile fiction. Western stories. Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction. References: Lowery, L. F. Lowery's The collector's guide to big little books and similar books Thomas, J. S. Big Little Book price guide. Series: Big little books No. 1430. 3 Kg.

Published by Whitman Publishing Company, New York, 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in boards. Rubbing on spine and panel edges. Toned throughout. Light fading on front panel.

Published by Whitman Publishing Company, Wisconsin, 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in boards. Rubbing on spine and panel edges. Toned throughout.

Published by Racine, Wisc. : Whitman Publishing Co (1938), 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used
US$ 70.47
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Very good copy in the original colour printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age with some wear to spine bands. Remains uncommonly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 424 pages; Description: 424 p. : ill. ; 12 cm. Subjects: Maynar…d, Ken, -- 1895-1973 -- Juvenile fiction. Western stories. Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction. References: Lowery, L. F. Lowery's The collector's guide to big little books and similar books Thomas, J. S. Big Little Book price guide. Series: Big little books No. 1430. 1 Kg.
Saturday Evening Post June 15 & 29, 1935 The Frightened Men (League of Frightened Men), Little Feet, Bridewater's Half Dollar, Dreamland, and others
Rex Stout, Clarence Budington Kelland, Booth Tarkington, Ogden Nash amd pthers
Published by The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1935
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Lazy S Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Lazy S Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 120.00
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Add to basketStapled. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The June 15 & 29, 1935 issues of the Saturday Evening Post containing parts 1 & 3 of 6 of The Frightened Men (The League of Frightened Men), the second Nero Wolfe novel by Rex Stout. Precedes book publication. Additional fiction includes Little Feet, a poem by Ogden Nash (…6/15), Bridewater's Half Dollar, a short story by Booth Tarkington (6/15), The Next Champion, an article on boxing by Jack Dempsey with Wesley Stout (6/29), and parts 4 & 6 of 6 of Dreamland, a novel by Clarence Budington Kelland. Cover art by Andrew Loomis (6/15 - Woman in Yellow) & Edgar Franklin Wittmack (6/29 - Bronco Buster on Butt). Condition issues include: 6/15 - light wear and soiling to the edges, a small chip out of the upper left of the front cover at the spine, a couple of pages with small closed tears to the fore edge, and some soil spots on others; 6/29 - light soiling to the front cover with some small chips to the fore edge, a small chip to the upper right of the front cover through page 4, and light edge wear to the rear cover. Overall a very good set with installments of an early Rex Stout/Nero Wolfe novel. A heavy, oversize set that may require additional postage. Andrew Loomis (cover - 6/15), Edgar Franklin Wittmack (cover - 6/29), Rico Tomaso (The Frightened Men), Ralph Pallen Coleman (Bridewater's Half Dollar), Arthur William Brown (Dreamland) (illustrator).