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By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1966
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2195716
Condition: Good
First edition - back cover lists through Subocean Geotron (#27). Spine faded, boards lightly rubbed, small sticker on front corner, a few light spots to top page ridge, ink name on front endpaper. 1966 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. 178 pp. 8vo. Pictorial cloth. Illustrated by Graham Kaye. Tom Swift Jr. is the central character in a series of 33 adventure novels for male adolescents, following in the tradition of the earlier Tom Swift (Senior) novels. The series was entitled The New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures. Unlike the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys titles that were also ... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $8.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1911
Seller ID: 2204866
Condition: Fair
Early reprint. Copyright page lists #1-#8. Boards rubbed, ink mark on front board, front hinge weak. 1911 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. An airplane race turns into something mysterious, but can Tom Swift figure out what's going on before it's too late? View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Seller ID: 2207859
Condition: Good
Copyright page lists through Giant Land, ad following text lists through House on Wheels. Spine slightly cocked, lightly stained and foxed. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 209 pp., 10-page terminal publisher ad. Book 12 in the original Tom Swift series, each of which was based around a particular technological gadget. While testing out one of his many airships, Tom needs to make emergency landing for repairs. He complains of the poor quality platinum used for his magneto, and is overheard by an escaped Russian exile. The man tells Tom of a secret platinum min... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $9.00
Publisher: Whitman Publishing Co.: 1931
Seller ID: 1707500
ISBN: 9752101208
Condition: Very Good
No jacket. Front hinge weak, pages toned. 1931 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. 218 pp. Book 34 in the classic Tom Swift series, a science fiction adventure series which first saw publication in 1910, and included 40 books by 1941. The series spawned several follow-up series, the last of which is still unfinished. View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $30.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2201892
Condition: Good
Early reprint - list on copyright page ends with 'His Electric Runabout', as does ad following text. Boards lightly soiled, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. v, 206 pp., 14-page terminal publisher ad. 8vo. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years. The books are published under the... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1920
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2207406
Condition: Good
First edition (Mattson & Davis pp. 411-415). Copyright page lists through Undersea Search, ad following text lists through His Big Tunnel. Boards soiled, hinges weak. 1920 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216 pp., 4-page terminal publisher ad. Book 23 in the original Tom Swift series, each of which was based around a particular technological gadget. View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Seller ID: 2200470
Condition: Good
Early reprint: titles on copyright page through Giant Land; title in rear ads through His Big Tunnel. Lacks jacket. Pencil scribble on front board,. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 209 pp., 10-page terminal publisher ad. Book 12 in the original Tom Swift series, each of which was based around a particular technological gadget. While testing out one of his many airships, Tom needs to make emergency landing for repairs. He complains of the poor quality platinum used for his magneto, and is overheard by an escaped Russian exile. The man tells Tom of a secret pla... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2201893
Condition: Good
Reprint - copyright page lists through His Electric Runabout, ad following text lists through His Great Searchlight. Boards lightly stained, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 212 pp. 8vo. Tom Swift and his Motor-Boat picks up directly following events from the previous book with the titular Motor-Boat getting damaged by criminals intent on steeling an invention of Tom Swift's father. The owner of the boat decides to auction off the 21 foot craft rather than pay for repairs, and Tom wins the auction with a bid of $200. Howeve... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1911
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2201888
Condition: Good
Reprint - copyright page lists through His Electric Rifle, ads following text list through His House on Wheels. Back corner creased, front hinge loosening, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1911 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216 pp., 4-page terminal publisher ad. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five different series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the yea... View more info
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By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $20.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2201897
Condition: Good
First edition. Last title on copyright page and in list following text Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight. Boards lightly soiled, 1 inch internal chip from spine, front hinge just starting, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 214 pp., [6] publisher catalog. 8vo. Book 15 in the classic boy's adventure series, in which Tom Swift perfects his noiseless airship, and uses it to combat Canadian smugglers. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of j... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $7.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2201896
Condition: Fair
Early reprint: titles on copyright page through Giant Land; title in rear ads through His Great Searchlight. Spine stained, front hinge starting, title page loose but included, last ad page torn along spine, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 209 pp., 10-page terminal publisher ad. Book 12 in the original Tom Swift series, each of which was based around a particular technological gadget. While testing out one of his many airships, Tom needs to make emergency landing for repairs. He complains of the poor quality platinum used ... View more info
![Image for Tom Swift and His Great Search Light [Searchlight], or, On the Border for Uncle Sam (Tom Swift Series Book 15)](/assets/images/product/2195380.jpg)
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2195380
Condition: Good
Reprint: Last title in Tom Swift Series on copyright page: Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight (15 titles). In list following text: Tom Swift and His Airline Express (29 titles). Corners rubbed, title page loosening, ink name on front endpaper. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 214 pp., [6] publisher catalog. 8vo. Book 15 in the classic boy's adventure series, in which Tom Swift perfects his noiseless airship, and uses it to combat Canadian smugglers. View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Seller ID: 2265401
Condition: Very Good
Copyright page lists series through book 12, ad following text lists series through book 19. Endpapers foxed. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216 pp., [4] publisher catalog. The 11th book in the classic boy's adventure series, featuring a quest for a lost underground city. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five different series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters ov... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2265402
Condition: Good
Copyright page lists series through book 13, ad following text lists series through book 19. Hinges weakening, pencil name on front endpaper. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 209 pp., 10-page terminal publisher ad. Book 12 in the original Tom Swift series, each of which was based around a particular technological gadget. While testing out one of his many airships, Tom needs to make emergency landing for repairs. He complains of the poor quality platinum used for his magneto, and is overheard by an escaped Russian exile. The man tells Tom of a secret platinum m... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1917
Seller ID: 2265403
Condition: Good
Copyright page lists series through book 20. Chip from spine head, boards rubbed, front hinge weakening. 1917 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218 pp, [2] publisher ad. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five different series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years. The books are published under the collective pseudonym Victor Appleton (or, in one case, 'Victor ... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2265404
Condition: Good
Copyright page lists series through book 5, ad following text lists series through book 19. Boards rubbed, pencil name and date on front endpaper. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216, [4] pp. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. His adventures have been written by... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2266866
Condition: Very Good
First edition. Copyright page lists through book 13, no list of Tom Swift series following text as appears in reprints (ads are for Rover Boys and Putnam Hall). Boards lightly rubbed and soiled. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218, [2] pp. 8vo. Volume 13. The South African adventures of Tom, his airship, and giants. Thirteen Tom Swift titles on copyright page; twenty-nine Tom Swift titles in ads following text. View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1922
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2270452
Condition: Very Good
First edition - list on copyright page ends with 'His Electric Locomotive', list following text ends with 'His Big Dirigible'. Lightly rubbed with a few spots on rear board. 1922 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216 pp., 8-page terminal publisher ad. Book 25 in the original Tom Swift series, each book of which centered around a particular technological gadget. View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Edition: Reprint
Seller ID: 2270871
Condition: Good
Early reprint - list on copyright page ends with 'His Electric Runabout', ad following text lists through 'His Great Searchlight'. Edge of rear board soiled. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. v, 206 pp., 14-page terminal publisher ad. 8vo. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years. The books are published under the co... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $7.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1915
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2271340
Condition: Good
First edition. Copyright page lists through Aerial Warship, ad following text lists through His Airline Express. Boards rubbed, corners exposed, margin of first few pages lightly stained, binding slightly shaken. 1915 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. 218 pp. 8vo. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndica... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $20.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1915
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2274286
Condition: Near Fine
First edition. Copyright page lists through Aerial Warship; ad following text lists through Big Tunnel. No jacket, front hinge starting. 1915 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218 pp. 8vo. The story was written in 1915, and World War I, known as The Great War, was already in progress. As the story opens, Tom is explaining his newest invention to his friend, Ned Newton. Just as Tom is in the middle of explaining the problems he is having, a fire erupts in one of the sheds, where explosives are stored. After the fire has been put out, careful investigation shows that ... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1911
Seller ID: 2291409
Condition: Good
No jacket. Stain along top edge of rear board, spine faintly toned, a few minor spots on a few pages. 1911 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216 pp., 4-page terminal publisher ad. Tom Swift is a fictional young inventor in five different series of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years. The books are published under the collective pseudonym Victor Appleton (or, in one case... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1922
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2291410
Condition: Very Good
First edition. No jacket. Half-inch chip to rear joint, ink name and date on front free endpaper. 1922 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 212 pp., 8-page terminal publisher ad. Book 25 in the original Tom Swift series, each book of which centered around a particular technological gadget. Nothing gets the old Swift Inventive Juices flowing like a good challenge. Tom is enjoined to design and build an electric railroad locomotive from scratch that will top 120mph and drag a string of loaded freight cars up a 2% mountain grade without slowing to a crawl. Richard Barthol... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Seller ID: 2291411
Condition: Good
No jacket. Spine faintly toned, board corners lightly rubbed, front hinge starting. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 216, [4] pp. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. His adventures have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years. Most of the... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1915
Seller ID: 2291412
Condition: Very Good
No jacket. Faint crease along top edge of rear board, very minor general wear. 1915 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218, [2] pp. 8vo. The story was written in 1915, and World War I, known as The Great War, was already in progress. As the story opens, Tom is explaining his newest invention to his friend, Ned Newton. Just as Tom is in the middle of explaining the problems he is having, a fire erupts in one of the sheds, where explosives are stored. After the fire has been put out, careful investigation shows that the fire was set deliberately. In preparation for pre... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1910
Seller ID: 2291413
Condition: Good
No jacket. One inch chip to front joint along bottom edge, ink name and date on front free endpaper. 1910 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 212, [8] pp. 8vo. Tom Swift and his Motor-Boat picks up directly following events from the previous book with the titular Motor-Boat getting damaged by criminals intent on steeling an invention of Tom Swift's father. The owner of the boat decides to auction off the 21 foot craft rather than pay for repairs, and Tom wins the auction with a bid of $200. However, someone who lost the auction is now after Tom! Tom Swift is a fictio... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1914
Seller ID: 2291416
Condition: Good
No jacket. Boards rubbed, bottom edge of rear board stained, ink name and date on front free endpaper. 1914 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. 216 pp. Plus [4] publisher catalog. Book 17 in the original Tom Swift series. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm,. His adventures ha... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1918
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 2291417
Condition: Good
First edition. No jacket. Pencil markings on front board, front hinge broken, ink gift note on front free endpaper. 1918 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218, [2] pp. 8vo. Book 21 in the popular juvenile series. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm, and his adventures ha... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1911
Seller ID: 2291418
Condition: Very Good
No jacket. Minor loss to spine head, spine faintly toned, ink name on front free endpaper. 1911 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 211, [8] pp. 8vo. Tom Swift (in some versions Tom Swift, Jr.) is the name of the central character in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. His adventures have been written by a number of different ghostwriters over the years.... View more info
By: Appleton, Victor
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap: 1912
Edition: Early printing
Seller ID: 2291419
Condition: Very Good
Early printing. No jacket. Half inch tear to rear joint, spine head rubbed, front hinge starting. 1912 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. iv, 218, [2] pp. 8vo. Volume 13. The South African adventures of Tom, his airship, and giants. Thirteen Tom Swift titles on copyright page; twenty-nine Tom Swift titles in ads following text. The story opens with Tom complaining that life lacks adventure. It's been a while since they returned from Siberia, and a fresh Adrenaline fix is needed to take the edge off sitting around and reading books about faraway places. Tom wants to go o... View more info
