LOWELL THOMAS THRILLING MOMENTS IN THRILLING LIVES 1936
BOOKLET SUN OIL CO. Attention Lowell Thomas collectors, here’s
something a bit unusual but not too scarce.
It is a 36-page booklet giving brief synopses of some of Lowell Thomas’
books of adventure. Please find a copy
of: “Thrilling Moments in Thrilling Lives,” by Lowell Thomas. This small booklet (5 ¼ x 7 ¾ inches, 36
pages) was published by the Sun Oil Company, a sort of follow-up to the Radio
Show the Sunoco News Voice of the Air which must have featured stories by Thomas. This particular copy is stamped on the front
cover with the name and address of a Sunoco Gas Station in Malone, New
York. The book opens with a brief,
two-page biography of Thomas and then presents the excerpts from ten of his
books. It is bound in blue covers with
gilt titles and a title panel on the cover.
There is also a portrait of the Author as the frontispiece. Each of the stories are illustrated
with drawings or engravings by Henry C. Pitz.
Condition: This book is in very
good condition. There has been some
rubbing to the covers, a bit of bumping at the top of the spine and the corners
and some darkening from handling along the spine. The over-printing of the gas station name, I
guess, embellishes its authenticity. The
front lower corner is bent. The stapled
binding is tight and sound and the staples are not rusted. This booklet is not ex-library or a
remainder.
Shipping:
This book will be very carefully packed, with bubble wrap and solid cardboard
protection and promptly mailed upon payment.
Please note that I do not charge for packing and handling; all you pay
is the postage and sometimes not all of that!
Postage to US addresses for this
small-sized and thin soft cover booklet will be only $3.65 for media mail. Combined shipping for multiple purchases is
gladly offered. You will pay full price
for the shipping of the first book and half price for any others purchased that
same week. For example, two books with
shipping at $4 each will ship for $6 combined.
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