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Methuen, Date: 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine first edition (with complete row of numbers to 1 on the copyright page) in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by the author to Joe Franklin, television personality and host. Probably on the occasion of a show featuring McFarlane, who ghost-wrote the early Hardy Boy books under the pseudonym Franklin Dixon. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. 1976. Methuen US
Methuen, Date: 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine first edition (with complete row of numbers to 1 on the copyright page) in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by the author to Joe Franklin, television personality and host. Probably on the occasion of a show featuring McFarlane, who ghost-wrote the early Hardy Boy books under the pseudonym Franklin Dixon. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. 1976. Methuen [US]
[publisher: Methuen] Hardcover First Edition A fine first edition (with complete row of numbers to 1 on the copyright page) in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by the author to Joe Franklin, television personality and host. Probably on the occasion of a show featuring McFarlane, who ghost-wrote the early Hardy Boy books under the pseudonym Franklin Dixon. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. [Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
[publisher: Methuen] Hardcover First Edition A fine first edition (with complete row of numbers to 1 on the copyright page) in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by the author to Joe Franklin, television personality and host. Probably on the occasion of a show featuring McFarlane, who ghost-wrote the early Hardy Boy books under the pseudonym Franklin Dixon. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. [Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
USA Methuen 1976 First Edition Hardcover Fine in Very Good dust jacket 084670157x. [10], 211 pages. "In this work it is not only a ghost writer of the immortal Hardy Boys who speaks to us: here is a sensitive man who delights in recollection and his charmed readers will rejoice with him. McFarlane's (1902-77) memoirs have a special romance, lyrical and profound."-dust jacket. Book very clean, tight, bright and unmarked with slight peripheral wear. Light wear to attractively illustrated complete dust jacket, now preserved in mylar, with one-inch opening to bottom edge of front panel. An extraordinary copy of this very special life story. Gift quality.; 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall; Leslie McFarlane, Hardy Boys, Franklin W. Dixon, Carolyn Keene, Roy Rockwood.
USA: Methuen, Date: 1976. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. [10], 211 pages. "In this work it is not only a ghost writer of the immortal Hardy Boys who speaks to us: here is a sensitive man who delights in recollection and his charmed readers will rejoice with him. McFarlane's (1902-77) memoirs have a special romance, lyrical and profound." - dust jacket. Book very clean, tight, bright and unmarked with slight peripheral wear. Light wear to attractively illustrated complete dust jacket, now preserved in mylar, with one-inch opening to bottom edge of front panel. An extraordinary copy of this very special life story. Gift quality. . 1976. Methuen ISBN 084670157x 9780846701576 [CA]
ISBN10: 084670157X, ISBN13: 9780846701576, [publisher: Methuen, USA] Hardcover First Edition [10], 211 pages. "In this work it is not only a ghost writer of the immortal Hardy Boys who speaks to us: here is a sensitive man who delights in recollection and his charmed readers will rejoice with him. McFarlane's (1902-77) memoirs have a special romance, lyrical and profound." - dust jacket. Book very clean, tight, bright and unmarked with slight peripheral wear. Light wear to attractively illustrated complete dust jacket, now preserved in mylar, with one-inch opening to bottom edge of front panel. An extraordinary copy of this very special life story. Gift quality. [Ladysmith, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1976]
ISBN10: 084670157X, ISBN13: 9780846701576, [publisher: Methuen, USA] Hardcover First Edition [10], 211 pages. "In this work it is not only a ghost writer of the immortal Hardy Boys who speaks to us: here is a sensitive man who delights in recollection and his charmed readers will rejoice with him. McFarlane's (1902-77) memoirs have a special romance, lyrical and profound." - dust jacket. Book very clean, tight, bright and unmarked with slight peripheral wear. Light wear to attractively illustrated complete dust jacket, now preserved in mylar, with one-inch opening to bottom edge of front panel. An extraordinary copy of this very special life story. Gift quality. [Ladysmith, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1976]
Methuen, Date: 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good first edition in a very good dust jacket, warmly inscribed in year of publication to a close friend by the author, who ghostwrote most of the early Hardy Boys books. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. 1976. Methuen US
Methuen, Date: 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good first edition in a very good dust jacket, warmly inscribed in year of publication to a close friend by the author, who ghostwrote most of the early Hardy Boys books. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. 1976. Methuen [US]
[publisher: Methuen] Hardcover First Edition A very good first edition in a very good dust jacket, warmly inscribed in year of publication to a close friend by the author, who ghostwrote most of the early Hardy Boys books. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. [Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
[publisher: Methuen] Hardcover First Edition A very good first edition in a very good dust jacket, warmly inscribed in year of publication to a close friend by the author, who ghostwrote most of the early Hardy Boys books. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. [Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
Toronto, New York: Methuen / Two Continents, Date: 1976. First printing. Near fine in a very good plus jacket.. Uncommon first edition of this memoir from the ghostwriter of the early Hardy Boys books, the original Franklin W. Dixon - Leslie McFarlane. Part of the popularity and endurance of the Hardy Boys can be directly attributed to the original writer behind the house pseudonym "Franklin W. Dixon," ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane. As he writes in this book: "It was still hack work, no doubt, but did the new series have to be all that hack? There was, after all, the chance to contribute a little style. It seemed to me that the Hardy Boys deserved something better than the slapdash treatment [...] I opted for Quality." In this, his down-to-earth memoir of his writing life published the year before his death, McFarlane describes his early years as a journalist, through his years with the Syndicate, and beyond. An enduringly uncommon book - which speaks both to the ongoing popularity of the series and McFarlane - it was recently republished by Godine after years of being out-of-print. A foundational Hardy Boys document and an under-appreciated writing memoir in its own right. 9'' x 5.5''. Original blue quarter cloth over boards. In original unclipped ($8.95) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Alan Daniel. 212 pages. Some minor edgewear to jacket, small closed tear to rear panel. Touches of rubbing and some faint sunning to book extremities. 1976. Methuen / Two Contine ...
Toronto, New York: Methuen / Two Continents, Date: 1976. First printing. Near fine in a very good plus jacket.. Uncommon first edition of this memoir from the ghostwriter of the early Hardy Boys books, the original Franklin W. Dixon - Leslie McFarlane. Part of the popularity and endurance of the Hardy Boys can be directly attributed to the original writer behind the house pseudonym "Franklin W. Dixon," ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane. As he writes in this book: "It was still hack work, no doubt, but did the new series have to be all that hack? There was, after all, the chance to contribute a little style. It seemed to me that the Hardy Boys deserved something better than the slapdash treatment [...] I opted for Quality." In this, his down-to-earth memoir of his writing life published the year before his death, McFarlane describes his early years as a journalist, through his years with the Syndicate, and beyond. An enduringly uncommon book - which speaks both to the ongoing popularity of the series and McFarlane - it was recently republished by Godine after years of being out-of-print. A foundational Hardy Boys document and an under-appreciated writing memoir in its own right. 9'' x 5.5''. Original blue quarter cloth over boards. In original unclipped ($8.95) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Alan Daniel. 212 pages. Some minor edgewear to jacket, small closed tear to rear panel. Touches of rubbing and some faint sunning to book extremities. 1976. Methuen / Two Contine ...
[publisher: Methuen / Two Continents, Toronto, New York] Hardcover First Edition Uncommon first edition of this memoir from the ghostwriter of the early Hardy Boys books, the original Franklin W. Dixon - Leslie McFarlane. Part of the popularity and endurance of the Hardy Boys can be directly attributed to the original writer behind the house pseudonym "Franklin W. Dixon," ghostwriter Leslie McFarlane. As he writes in this book: "It was still hack work, no doubt, but did the new series have to be all that hack? There was, after all, the chance to contribute a little style. It seemed to me that the Hardy Boys deserved something better than the slapdash treatment [.] I opted for Quality." In this, his down-to-earth memoir of his writing life published the year before his death, McFarlane describes his early years as a journalist, through his years with the Syndicate, and beyond. An enduringly uncommon book - which speaks both to the ongoing popularity of the series and McFarlane - it was recently republished by Godine after years of being out-of-print. A foundational Hardy Boys document and an under-appreciated writing memoir in its own right. 9'' x 5.5''. Original blue quarter cloth over boards. In original unclipped ($8.95) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Alan Daniel. 212 pages. Some minor edgewear to jacket, small closed tear to rear panel. Touches of rubbing and some faint sunning to book extremities. Near fine in a very ...
By Leslie MCFARLANE Born 1902 Inner DJ Flap $895 DJ Cover Design by Alan Daniel NOT EX LIBRARY Blank blue Endpapers 8. 95
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HBDJ, Date: 1976, 1st edition, 1st Printing, with #1 Intact Copyright pg, NF/NEARFINE, Flap $8.95 , DJ Cover Design by Alan Daniel, NOT EX-LIBRARY, 211 PGS,, Beige cloth with black cloth spine & Gold Gilt Titles, Truly wonderful condition with the sole exception that some of the blue coloring on the spine has flaked off; just this flaw and not the result of any damage, neither bumping nor water. I personally believe it's the result of the choice of materials made by the publisher. I have listed this as simply "very good" due to the flaking; without this, I would list it as "fine." Dust jacket is in fine condition with mylar cover. Hinges and binding are all tight and sound. Beautiful appearance on any bookshelf. A sound and attractive copy. McFarlane describes his early years as a journalist, through his years with the Stratemeyer Syndicate, and beyond. Surprisingly uncommon, in 1926, when 23 yr. old cub Reporter answered an AD for a fiction Writer, he had no Inkling of bizarre writing Career that Lay ahead 1976. Methuen, Toronto: TWO CONTINENTS [US]
By Leslie MCFARLANE, Born 1902, Inner DJ Flap $8.95,DJ Cover Design by Alan Daniel, NOT EX-LIBRARY, Blank blue Endpapers
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[publisher: Methuen, Toronto: TWO CONTINENTS] Hardcover First Edition HBDJ, 1976, 1st edition, 1st Printing, with #1 Intact Copyright pg, NF/NEARFINE, Flap $8.95 , DJ Cover Design by Alan Daniel, NOT EX-LIBRARY, 211 PGS, Beige cloth with black cloth spine & Gold Gilt Titles, Truly wonderful condition with the sole exception that some of the blue coloring on the spine has flaked off; just this flaw and not the result of any damage, neither bumping nor water. I personally believe it's the result of the choice of materials made by the publisher. I have listed this as simply "very good" due to the flaking; without this, I would list it as "fine." Dust jacket is in fine condition with mylar cover. Hinges and binding are all tight and sound. Beautiful appearance on any bookshelf. A sound and attractive copy. McFarlane describes his early years as a journalist, through his years with the Stratemeyer Syndicate, and beyond. Surprisingly uncommon, in 1926, when 23 yr. old cub Reporter answered an AD for a fiction Writer, he had no Inkling of bizarre writing Career that Lay ahead [LONG BEACH, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
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Toronto, New York, etc. Methuen / Two Continents 1976 1st ed. (the number string on the copyright page includes "1"). publisher's cloth-backed boards in dust jacket. Light foxing to the top edge of the text block; otherwise a fine copy in a bright jacket with a 1/4" chip at the top right corner of the rear panel and an associated short closed tear and a tiny fingernail puncture at the rear joint. Inside (verso) of... 211 pp. 8vo,
Toronto, New York, etc.:: Methuen / Two Continents,, [Date: 1976]. First edition (the number string on the copyright page includes "1").. publisher's cloth-backed boards in dust jacket.. Light foxing to the top edge of the text block; otherwise a fine copy in a bright jacket with a 1/4" chip at the top right corner of the rear panel and an associated short closed tear and a tiny fingernail puncture at the rear joint. Inside (verso) of the top edge of the jacket is slightly tanned; not visible on the recto.. 8vo,. 1976. Methuen / Two Continents, [US]
[publisher: Methuen / Two Continents, Toronto, New York, etc.] Hardcover First Edition 211 pp. 8vo, publisher's cloth-backed boards in dust jacket. First edition (the number string on the copyright page includes "1"). Light foxing to the top edge of the text block; otherwise a fine copy in a bright jacket with a 1/4" chip at the top right corner of the rear panel and an associated short closed tear and a tiny fingernail puncture at the rear joint. Inside (verso) of the top edge of the jacket is slightly tanned; not visible on the recto. [Rochester, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
ISBN10: 084670157X, ISBN13: 9780846701576, [publisher: Methuen] Hardcover First Edition FIRST PRINTING of the FIRST EDITION with full number line! Hardback EX-LIBRARY book with dust jacket has been gently read. The jacket is bright and complete with a library spine tag. The book is sturdy, clean and neat with some tape ghosts on the covers and back endpaper. The front endpaper has been removed ant there are the expected library/discard stamps. Text is very clean and there are no page tears. [Davie, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
New York: Methuen/Two Continents, Date: 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/good. Octavo, 211 pages. Unstated first edition. Taupe boards with blue spine and gilt accents; light bumping and small stains at the bottom of the front board. Lightly foxed edges and lightly tanned pages. Price-clipped dust jacket with rubbing, sunning, chips and small tears; encased in a clear, protective cover. 1976. Methuen/Two Continents [US]
[publisher: Methuen/Two Continents, New York] Hardcover First Edition Octavo, 211 pages. Unstated first edition. Taupe boards with blue spine and gilt accents; light bumping and small stains at the bottom of the front board. Lightly foxed edges and lightly tanned pages. Price-clipped dust jacket with rubbing, sunning, chips and small tears; encased in a clear, protective cover. [Pittsburg, KS, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
[publisher: Godine] Softcover First Edition LESLIE McFARLANE - GHOST OF THE HARDY BOYS (autobiography - McFarlane was was the ghost writer "Franklin Dixon" on the original Hardy Boys books), published by Godine, front cover says release date was 3/28/22 but rear cover says its 6/7/22, UNCORRECTED BOUND PROOF (also commonly referred to as Advance Reader's Edition, Advance Reading Copy, or "ARC"), large trade pb format with illustrated wrapper cover, printed in very small quantities several months before the trade hardcover release (book was used by editors/book reviewers in advance of hardcover publication, publisher's letter bound-in as 1st page. Book has no cover creases, no vertical spine creasing, no spine lean, pages that are white with sharp corners, no creased page corners, nice tight spine, no internal hinge splits, no former owner's markings or used bookstore stamps/stickers inside, no scotch tape marks or other discoloration to endpapers, no wear to spine tips, no edge wear, no dust rubbing to covers, no soiling/staining to covers, no bumped corners, no spine sun fading. Overall a N-FINE book of a rare advance state (predating the hardcover trade edition) of a Hardy Boys related book. I have a number of other hardcover Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Wanderer books up for sale. [Anchorage, AK, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2022] ...
[publisher: Methuen, Toronto] Hardcover 8vo. Quarter blue cloth, grey paper boards. 211 pp. Boards age toned, light chafing to spine ends. Offsetting to front endpapers. Dust jacket bumped to extremities. [Whitby, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1976]
Toronto: Methuen, Date: 1976. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. Quarter blue cloth, grey paper boards. 211 pp. Boards age toned, light chafing to spine ends. Offsetting to front endpapers. Dust jacket bumped to extremities. 1976. Methuen [CA]
[publisher: Methuen, Toronto] Hardcover 8vo. Quarter blue cloth, grey paper boards. 211 pp. Boards age toned, light chafing to spine ends. Offsetting to front endpapers. Dust jacket bumped to extremities. [Whitby, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1976]
Methuen 1976 hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Toronto & New York: Methuen, Date: 1976. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Autobiography of one of the ghost writers of the Hardy Boys and other juvenile fiction books. Light edgewear on boards & spine tips, Damp spots on page top edges. Bright pictorial dust jacket has wear on the rear panel. Original price intact on the jacket flap. 1976. Methuen ISBN 084670157x 9780846701576 [US]
ISBN10: 084670157X, ISBN13: 9780846701576, [publisher: Methuen, Toronto & New York] Hardcover First Edition Autobiography of one of the ghost writers of the Hardy Boys and other juvenile fiction books. Light edgewear on boards & spine tips, Damp spots on page top edges. Bright pictorial dust jacket has wear on the rear panel. Original price intact on the jacket flap. [Arvada, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1976]
ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher] Hardcover Buy for Great customer experience [Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2022]
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ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc, Lincoln] Hardcover Hardcover. Ghost of the Hardy Boys is an elegant book, full of charm and pathos and whimsy. The writing is restrained, the characterizations deep and rich, the humor nuanced.Washington PostAs millions of boys and girls devoured the early adventures of the Hardy Boys, little did the young readers and aspiring sleuths know: the series author was not Franklin W. Dixon, as the cover trumpeted. It was Leslie McFarlane, a nearly penniless scribbler, who hammered out the first adventures while living in a remote cabin without electricity or running water in Northern Ontario. McFarlane was among the first bestselling ghostwriters and this, at last, is his storyas much fun as the stories he wrote.In 1926, 23-year-old cub newspaper reporter Leslie McFarlane responded to an ad: Experienced Fiction Writer Wanted to Work from Publishers Outlines. The ad was signed by Edward Stratemeyer, whose syndicate effectively invented mass-market childrens book publishing in America. McFarlane, who had a few published adventure stories to his name, was hired and his first job was to write Dave Fearless Under the Ocean as Roy Rockwoodfor a flat fee of $100, no royalties. His pay increased to $125 when Stratemeyer proposed a new series of detective stories for kids involving two high school aged brothers who would solve mysteries. The title of the series was The Hardy Boys. McFarlanes pseudo ...
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ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher] Hardcover Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed [Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2022]
ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: DAVID R GODINE PUBL Jun 2022] Softcover Neuware - Reprint. Originally published Methuen Publications. [1976]. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: David R. Godine Publisher] Hardcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. [Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2022]
ISBN10: 1567927173, ISBN13: 9781567927177, [publisher: DAVID R GODINE PUBL Jun 2022] Softcover Neuware - Reprint. Originally published Methuen Publications. [1976]. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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