Scoggins C E (62 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Damage and soiling to the boards; pages are yellowed; a reading copy despite appearance. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 177268.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. CR 1929. No pub date give but could be same. Writing on FFEP.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Red Gods Call. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Has been repaired by replacing the spine and meanding the hinges. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. Smaller, narrow book, dark cloth with embossed illustration of red cactus on front, embossed red title and author at top front, frontispiece illustration, 138 pages. Small light green stain at bottom front and bottom back. Good.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Good. (Originally published, 1922) Smaller, sturdy book, red cloth with very slight surface wear to covers, glossy blue background to raised title and author at top front left, blue lettering very fine on spine, 364 browned but supple pages, pencil scribbles erased from title page and frontispiece but still lightly visible. Good.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. A young Texas lad whose family had rights to a ranch in Argentina goes to assert his position. He comes in conflict with a wealthy ranchowner, falls in love with the rancher's granddaughter, and deals with other villains and allies. Bumped and rubbed, front hinge cracked but still pretty solid. Previous owner's name on the front pastedown, jacket blurb on the end paper, and a series of printed numbers in the back. Scuffs to the pastedowns where the jacket had been glued. Jacket rubbed with chips and tears, including a 3" chip from the back. Flaps have been trimmed way back so no printing is visible, in Brodart. Good reading copy.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. An old man living in Mexico tells the tale of a young American who falls in love with the daughter of a rich Mexican man. Green boards with bright red imprint lightly bumped and rubbed with just a touch of wear at the corners and spine ends. Faint foxing to the edges of the text block and rear end papers, previous owner's name on the front pastedown. Binding square and solid. Koerner, W.H.D. (Frontispiece) (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good to Fair. First Edition Ex Library. Wheat Covers Are Worn, Soiled But Tight. 261 Pgs. Library Stamps. Decorations By Theodore Nadejen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Black cloth, silver lettering, mild bumping and scuffing. Solid binding and clean text. Eps with publisher's ink stamps "Out of print file", "Reference copy", etc. No stickers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. Octavo, original brown cloth over boards, stamped in black, deckle edge, color illustrated dustjacket, black and white illustrations throughout. "This is the love story of a young American medical student and the sheltered daughter of one of Spain's oldest families." Near Fine, light shelf wear, in Very Good dustjacket, light edgewear, light fading to spine. Theodore Nadejen (illustrator).…

First Edition. Jazz Age fiction novel. This copy in special cloth dustjacket stating: Souvenir St. Louis Convention 1926. Very Good, front board with mild dampstaining, in Very Good to Near Fine dustjacket.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Proud Old Name' is a compelling tale of adventure and heritage set against the vivid backdrop of early 20th-century Mexico. Written by C.E. Scoggins, a master of regional atmosphere and rugged storytelling, the narrative explores the intersections of American ambition and deep-seated local traditions. The story follows an American protagonist navigating the complexities of honor and identity while immersed in a landscape defined by its history and proud lineage.At its heart, the work is a character-driven exploration of what it means to uphold a legacy in a changing world. Scoggins expertly weaves elements of romance and suspense, capturing the tension between modern progress and the enduring weight of a family name. Through sharp dialogue and evocative descriptions of the Mexican terrain, the author brings to life a world where reputation is everything and the past is never truly buried. 'The Proud Old Name' remains a significant example of early adventure fiction, offering readers a window into the cultural dialogues of its era and the timeless quest for personal integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first state. 8vo. Color pictorial dust jacket (unclipped; small nicks; spine faded). Very good. 280 pages. No signatures or bookplates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Publishers 1928 First Edition Hardcover Green cloth with yellow lettering and decoration, [170] pages [last numbered page is 169], decorated endpapers. Marginal lost race novel: "White Fox, last of the royal Aztec line, has been reared from childhood to carry on the great name and some day to lead his poor people out of servitude and mental bondage". A very good copy with the spine heel lightly bumped, top edge dust-soiling; contents tight and clean a in edge worn and lightly chipped Dust Wrapper with some math notations to the upper left corner of the front panel. See Photos LR2/1E. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Red Gods Call' is a gripping adventure novel that captures the restless spirit of exploration and the magnetic pull of the unknown. Set against the lush and perilous landscapes of Central America, the story follows a protagonist drawn away from the mundane comforts of civilization by the primal allure of the wild-the titular 'Red Gods.' As he journeys into the heart of the jungle, he encounters a world of danger, ancient mysteries, and unexpected romance.Charles Elbert Scoggins masterfully blends atmospheric prose with fast-paced action, reflecting the early 20th-century fascination with rugged individualism and the exotic frontier. The narrative explores themes of masculinity, duty, and the transformative power of nature, as the characters navigate both the physical challenges of the terrain and the internal conflicts of their own desires. A classic example of the adventure genre, 'The Red Gods Call' remains a compelling testament to the timeless human urge to seek out what lies beyond the horizon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. [1st printing](1926) Spine and corner in red cloth; boards paper covered; 364pps. "Dj front panel states "Souvenir St. Louis Convention 1926". Edge and corner wear; minor soilign and creasing. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Very good hardcover first edition of this scarce novel set in South America. Jacket has some nicking, wear, and a narrow band of discoloration to edges; glue stains to front endpaper and pastedown.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Proud Old Name' is a compelling tale of adventure and heritage set against the vivid backdrop of early 20th-century Mexico. Written by C.E. Scoggins, a master of regional atmosphere and rugged storytelling, the narrative explores the intersections of American ambition and deep-seated local traditions. The story follows an American protagonist navigating the complexities of honor and identity while immersed in a landscape defined by its history and proud lineage.At its heart, the work is a character-driven exploration of what it means to uphold a legacy in a changing world. Scoggins expertly weaves elements of romance and suspense, capturing the tension between modern progress and the enduring weight of a family name. Through sharp dialogue and evocative descriptions of the Mexican terrain, the author brings to life a world where reputation is everything and the past is never truly buried. 'The Proud Old Name' remains a significant example of early adventure fiction, offering readers a window into the cultural dialogues of its era and the timeless quest for personal integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Octavo, pp. [1-8] 9-363 [364] [365-366: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], map of Vizcaya between pages 132 and 133, original red cloth, front and spine panels stamped in light blue. First edition. The author's second novel. Non-fantastic adventure story set in Central America, in Guatemala and the imaginary country of Vizcaya, where American adventurers in the mahogany trade become involved in a revolution. Reginald 12812. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978). A fine copy in very good dust jacket with light wear at edges and dust soiling to rear panel and white areas of front panel. (#162065).…

7.5 x 5.5, green cloth, 208 pp, covers worn and soiled with adhesion marks from sticking to the dustjacket, extremities bumped and fraying, hinges loose, endpapers spotted, contents toned, in worn, stained, soiled, edge- chipped dust jacket. SWAF. A sorry copy, but a scarce title with a very scarce dust jacket. FIRST ED.…

Condition: Very Good Edition (?). Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover; Bobbs Merrill; 1926; First; The cover is very clean with wear to the spine ends. The binding is tight with minor edge wear. The heavy duty dust jacket is worn at the spine ends and some light staining to the rear panel. The front free endpaper and the half title page are starting to come loose but are holding well. Other than that, the contents are unmarked with NO writing, highlighting, underlining, torn or missing pages, dog-ears, odors, bug nor moisture damage. Also, there are no attached book plates, blind stamps or other signs of previous ownership. Carefully wrapped and shipped within 1 business day upon verification of payment. 30 day return policy - Please contact me first. Thank you, Dan.…