Robert Schulckers (1 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. No jacket. First appearing as a comic in the pages of the Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper in 1918, the adventures of Seckatary Hawkins, the alter ego of author Robert F. Schulkers, went on to appear in book form beginning in 1926. Seckatary Hawkins acts as the secretary of his group of friends, taking on the task of recording their adventures in first-person in the various books, which went on to be a hallmark of early 20th century American childrenâs literature. The tales were inspired by Schulkersâ own childhood in Covington, Kentucky and became hugely popular, inspiring the creation of the Seckatary Hawkins fan club, The Fair and Square Club, the name of which reflects the moral lessons imparted in many of the stories. Notable amongst the fans of Seckatary Hawkins was Harper Lee, who mentions the first of the books in the final pages of To Kill a Mockingbird. The Yellow Y tells the story of rival gangs searching for hidden treasure. This first edition from 1926 is in Good condition, with some staining and wear to the boards. The binding is tight, though the front hinge is slightly cracked, and the text and pages inside are clear and bright with mild foxing to the edges of the pages. The dust jack is missing.…