The Gismo from Outer Space by Keo Felker Lazarus (1974 1^st Scholastic PB)

• Author:   Keo Felker Lazarus (1913-1993)

• Illustrator:   Leonard W. Shortall

• Publisher:   Scholastic Book Services New York, NY U.S.A. 1974

The gismo that Jerry and Ron have found is no ordinary gadget. It's part of an alien spaceship's radio...and what's more, they must return it. But how?

Keo Felker Lazarus (1913-1993) was an American writer remembered for her Young Adult novels. Leonard W. Shortall was (is?) a prolific children illustrator whose works include the Encyclopedia Brown series.

Trade softcover is in exceptionally good condition for age. Cover is complete with no creases in spine but compression creases from storage. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked.

• Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall, 92pp

• Condition: Very Good Softcover - Always Privately Owned, 1^st Scholastic Printing

Copyrights 1970. Originally published by Follett Publishing Company under the title "THE GISMO." This Scholastic edition reprinted by permission in 1974. Stated from 1st print run, September, 1974. Printed in U.S.A. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Scholastic catalog TX 2881.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership Copyrights 1970. Originally published by Follett Publishing Company under the title "THE GISMO." This Scholastic edition printed by permission in 1974. Stated from 1st print run, September, 1974. Printed in U.S.A. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Scholastic catalog TX 2881.everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

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