Four Oliver Optic First Edition "Yacht Club Series" Books
Item Details
Four first editions of the Yacht Club Series books by Oliver Optic, including Money Maker, The Coming Wave, The Dorcas Club, and Ocean-Born. Money Maker or The Victory of the Basilisk was published 1873 in Boston by Lee and Shepard, Publishers. The book includes a frontispiece and a plate illustration titled The Box of Tools. The Coming Wave or The Hidden Treasure of High Rock was published 1874 in Boston by Lee and Shepard, Publishers. It also includes a frontispiece and a plate illustration titled Leopold on the Lookout. The Dorcas Club or Our Girls Afloat was also published 1874 in Boston by Lee and Shepard, Publishers. It includes a frontispiece and a plate illustration titled Don John Helped the Members of the Lily Club to their Seats. Ocean-Born or The Cruise of the Clubs was published 1875 in Boston by Lee and Shepard, Publishers. This book also includes a frontispiece and a plate illustration titled Clearing the Broken Spar. All books are bound in brown clothbound hardcovers with embossed designs and gilt details.
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Complete Set | No |
| Number of Books | 4 |
Condition
- Ocean-Born has detached pages int he front, very loose binding, and loose hinges; all books have loose hinges and edge wear throughout covers; some small stains, foxing, and toning scattered throughout all books.
Dimensions
- measurement of stacked books.
Item #
18DCC239-068
