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This book was first published
in 1899 by Alexander Belford (formerly the named partner in Belford,
Clarke & Company). Reprints were later done by Jamieson-
Higgins Co. and Hurst and Company.
The Alexabder Belford first editions can be seen in either hardcover or
paperback.
Thompson and Thomas published a combination book first in 1901 which
contained this volume as well as Sunbeams (first published in 1900).
Of note is that the Hurst editions were published well into the teens.
Format 1a. Alexander Belford & Co.
Dark beige cloth. There is a line drawn picture of Peck's Uncle Ike and
the Red Headed Boy on the front cover.
7.75 x 5.75.
Format 1b. Alexander Belford & Co.
Paperback. The cover picture is the same as #1a. 7.5 x 5.25.
- This book was Book #1 in the Belford Series. Issued November 1, 1899
Format 2. Jamieson-Higgins Co. 1902. The same picture on the cover as
seen on Books1a and 1b. 7.75 x 5.75
Format 3a. Hurst and Company
Hardcover. Teal. Picture of a bugling boy leading a small parade next
to a house. Dust jacket matches the book cover. 7.75 x 5.75.
----Two books with this cover have been seen. The earlier one has white
lettering on the cover. The later one has red lettering.
Format 3b. Hurst and Company. Paperback with the same cover as above.
7.25 x 5.5
Format 3c. Hurst and Company.
Hardcover. Tan. Line drawn picture of two boys in red and black with
books and sporting equipment. (This is a standard Hurst cover which is
unrelated to the underlying book.) Dust jacket matches the book cover.
7.5 x 5.25.
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