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Books published by publisher The Bowen-merrill Company

  • The New Wizard of Oz

    L. Frank Baum

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Jan. 1, 1903)
    The one and only great children's story, for children of all ages and all times !
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  • Orphant Annie Story Book

    Johnny Gruelle, James Whitcomb Riley

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, July 6, 1921)
    Hardcover, 1921, Bobbs-Merrill edition of this colorfully-illustrated book by Johnny Gruelle (creator of Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy and Marcella), dedicated to the memory of James Whitcomb Riley, the author of the dire poem, Little Orphant Annie. Gruelle picks up the idea of Annie and runs with it, creating stories as he goes. No edition noted; probable first.
  • Toots in School

    Baker and Baker, Nellie Ball Whitaker, Vera Stone Norman and Pauline Batchelder Adams

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, March 15, 1938)
    1938 Rare Hardcover by Baker and Baker. Child's Reader in the form of Dick, Jane and Sally style of yesteryear. Unique Color Illustrations and simple stories for the child to read. QUESTIONS IN YES AND NO AT END OF EACH STORY FOR ESTIMATING CHILD'S COMPREHENSION. Book
  • Walter Chrysler : Boy Machinist

    Ethel H. Weddle, Al Fiorentino

    Library Binding (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc, )
    None
  • Hearts Courageous

    Hallie Erminie Rives, A. B. Wenzell

    Hardcover (Bowen-Merrill Company, Jan. 1, 1902)
    The Revolutionary War and the incidents leading to it, are told in this colonial novel, set in Virginia. Among the incidents is the signing of the Declaration of Independence, described in a dramatic manner. The characterization of Patrick Henry is outstanding. Some other historical individuals are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Lord Fairfax, Lord Cornwallis, Tarleton, General Lee, and General Gates. Underlying these historic events, the reader is treated to a beautiful subtext full of romance and adventure, as they experience the love story of Frenchman Charles Armand and the beautiful Anne Tillotson.
  • Alice of Old Vincennes

    Maurice Thompson

    Board book (Bowen Merfill Company, Jan. 1, 1900)
    hc with no dj?, 1900, 23 chapters, 419+ pages
  • John Audubon, Boy Naturalist

    Miriam E. Mason

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., March 15, 1962)
    John Audubon, Boy Naturalist [Jan 01, 1962] Miriam E. Mason
  • Lou Gehrig : Boy of the Sandlots

    Jr. Guernsey Van Riper, Jerry Robinson

    Library Binding (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., March 15, 1949)
    Old library book covered in plastic. There is a library stamp as well as a pocket and 'date due' sticker on the back page and inside back cover. Pages are beginning to yellow. Three items were pasted onto the first and second pages. We ship fast and guarantee customer satisfaction!
  • Raggedy Ann Stories

    Johnny Gruelle

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Jan. 1, 1955)
    Original Raggedy Anne stories
  • Why the chimes rang,

    Raymond Macdonald Alden

    Unknown Binding (The Bobbs-Merrill company, March 15, 1908)
    None
  • Bedford Forrest : Boy on Horseback

    Aileen Wells Parks, Gray Morrow

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., March 15, 1963)
    Bedford Forrest Childhood of Famous Americans
  • Sweet Sue's Adventures in RARE Color DustJacket by Auerbach of B/W Skunks Playing on Old Log in Woods, Forest Life Series

    Contains numerous photographic illustrations by Charles Philip Fox Sam Campbell

    Hardcover (The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., March 15, 1959)
    HBDJ, 1959. Stated First Edition, Yellow cloth Cvr with Brown Skunk Hard Cover , with Titling on Spine Cvr in Brown light Wear. Book Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD-. AS-IS, Fox, . 8vo . Binding tight, pages clean, light page browning FOX t