The Boy With The U. S. Explorers
Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard & Co., 1914. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. x, (1) 319 (4)pp., 24 plates. Original illustrated blue cloth with b/w photograph laid to cover, gilt and black lettering, black ruling on cover, illustration with gilt and black lettering on spine. Frontispiece photograph with tissue guard. Publisher's device on title page. With thirty-two illustrations (on twenty-four plates), nearly all from photographs loaned by U.S. Department of Agriculture. "The uttermost ends of the earth have been explored in the service of the American farmer, and adventures of the most thrilling character have become commonplace to the daring investigators who have risked their lives in their determined quests." (Author). Very light wear along edges of binding. Brief inscription on front free endpaper. Very good condition. Item #47095
Price: $45.00