"January 4, 1902."--Caption.
Illustrated paper wrappers.
Title from page 1.
Printed in double columns.
"Chapter 158 was evidently omitted in error by the publisher."--LeBlanc, Edward T. Street & Smith dime novel bibliography, part II : the Merriwells, page 36, no. 299.
"With No. 285 the publishers adopted a one title series which lasted through No. 301 with 202 chapters. Publisher's listings gave these issues titles... These titles appeared in listings only and not on the issues themselves. The titles below give... the two titles as given in publisher's listings."--LeBlanc, Edward T. Street & Smith dime novel bibliography, part II : the Merriwells, page 33.
"First listing title merged with second listing title."--LeBlanc, Edward T. Street & Smith dime novel bibliography, part II : the Merriwells, page 36, no. 299.
Includes departments: Applause (pages 24-25) -- The Tip top football world / edited by Professor Fourmen (pages 26-27) -- Questions and answers / Professor Fourmen (pages 28-29).
NIU Copy: Illustrated paper wrappers in color.