Strong and Steady; or, Paddle Your Own Canoe (Medal Library No. 170) by Horatio Alger, Jr - 1899

Independently published, 2017. Paperback. New. 233 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.59 inches.

New York: A. L. Burt, 1910. Reprint (?). Hardcover. Near fine. Octavo, 371pp., plus advertisements. A very nice copy, bright and clean, overall near fine. A tinge shaken, and with a small contemporary ink notation on the front free endpaper. A touch of rubbing to the extremities, but really a particularly clean copy, fit for any collector of Alger or urn of the century publisher's bindings.

Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: The John C. Winston Co., 1871. Edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are bumped and rubbed; front and rear hinges are a little weak; some shelf wear; some fraying at the tail of the spine; overall a very crisp and clean used first edition! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Green and white illustrated endpapers. Tan cloth with a black and orange illustration and black lettering on the front board and spine. 362 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! Extremely scarce! "'Strong and Steady' is the third volume of the 'Luck and Pluck Series.' Though the story is quite distinct from its predecessors, it is intended to illustrate the same principle. Walter Conrad, the hero, is unexpectedly reduced from affluence to poverty, and compelled to fight his own way in life......." ---- from the Preface.. First Edition. Tan Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover.

The John C. Winston Co., 1871T. hardcover. Acceptable. . Has heavier wear, tear, and dirtiness. Overall has discoloration due to age and usage.

Porter and Coates. Illustrated Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Early edition, probably c. 1900, illustrated, first thus in this format. Part of the "Luck and Pluck" series. Inscription from previous owner on the front free paper. Some soiling, fading, and wear; a couple dents.