Illusion by Arthur Train (23 results)

HARD BACK GREEN. Condition: FAIR. corners of boards are frayed, spine cracked, Princeton Antiques Bookshop sticker to inside front cover, pages are browning/browned DATE PUBLISHED: 1929 EDITION: 321.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 321 pages; 23 chapters. Pages tight; darkened on margins; no markings; page edges cut roughtly and darkened. moderate page wear;; slight foxing on end pages and title page. Dark green hard covers with gild lettering on front and spine. Several discoloration spots on top of front cover. Rubbing, fading, and minor shelf wear. VI NTAGE COPY.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Green w/gilt lettering. Gilt on spine darkened. Upper front corner bumped, minor wear head, heel and edges. Extremely mild general wear/soil. Upper corner bump is echoed throughout text. Text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks, save remainder marks top and bottom outside edge, lightly and evenly toned.…

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Former library book. Has been repaired by replacing the spine and meanding the hinges. Has been glued back into its covers after being shaken loose. Solid binding. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Heavily shelf worn. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Small 8vo. Green cloth with gilt lettering. 321pp. Very good. Faint binding edgewear only, with spine gilt slightly rubbed -- internally tight and near fine. Nice first edition, sans jacket, of this magic-theme fiction. Train (1875-1945) was a New York County assistant district attorney and as a mystery novelist pioneered the courtroom thriller genre and immortalized attorney Ephraim Tutt.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 322 Pages.some foxing.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition. 321p octavo. A very good copy in lightly chipped dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Green cloth cover is frayed at corners and toned on spine but clean and in good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Former owner's name on front end sheet. Pages are toned but clean and in very good condition. .; 7.4 X 5.3 X 1.6 inches; 321 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. Light staining to the DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Charles Scribner's Sons 1929. Duodecimo. Book is in good condition. Boards are strong with moderate shelf and edge wear and two small stains on lower left corner of front cover. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Binding has light wear at extremities, gilt lettering on spine is darkened, with moderate discoloration to cloth along fore-edge of front and rear covers, else a very good copy in near very good dust jacket with short creased tear at crown, rear panel has stain along fore-edge and at lower extremities of rear panel and rear flap, and rubbing on the spine. "What is real, and what is illusion? A sense of the falseness of values attached to things in life pervades this whole book." (from the dust jacket). Novel by the creator of Mr. Tutt.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First U.S Edition. 321 pages in good, clean condition; edges yellowed. Top edge stained. Green hardcovers with gilt titles. Spine a little faded, a few stains on the covers. Corners lightly bumped. Beige, illustrated DJ with white titles. Jacket is water stained, spine darkened. Light wear on corners and edges. Not price clipped. GOOD/FAIR. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First edition. Binding is lightly rubbed on rear cover, else a near fine, bright copy in very good dust jacket with some tanning and with small chip and loss at spine ends. Arthur Train (1875-1945), novelist and attorney, was born in Boston, and received a law degree from Harvard Law School. "What is real, and what is illusion? A sense of the falseness of values attached to things in life pervades this whole book." (from the dust jacket).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Illusion by Arthur Train (First Edition) Square copy. Bright boards. Clean text block. Slight lean. Small owner's sticker to rear inside cover. Sharp jacket. Mild rubbing to corners and spine ends. Light tanning to spine. Not price-clipped. Clear protective cover. First Edition. Green boards with gilt debossed lettering to cover and spine. A magician is drawn into a vaudevillian mystery. BOOK.…

First Edition. ILLUSION, Scribners, 1929, first edition, fine in near fine pictorial dust-wrapper with some light dust-soil to the rear dust-wrapper panel.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. First Edition. Octavo; 321 pp. Price clipped pictorial dust jacket. Green cloth binding with text in gilt to cover and spine. Deckled edges. Dust jacket has some closed tears along edges and small chips to the top and bottom of the spine; all text remains legible. Small water spot on spine of dust jacket. Slight cock to spine. Binding sound. Pages clean and unmarked. Overall, a nice copy.…

First Edition in dustjacket with 7/6 price at front flap but with 3/6 sticker at spine. Romance between a vaudeville artist masquerading as a man of leisure and an heiress. Basis for the 1929 black and white Paramount Pictures talkie directed by Lothar Mendes and starring Charles 'Buddy' Rogers and Nancy Carroll. Very uncommon English edition. Very Good but for dampstaining to lower area of covers, in Good only dustjacket, dampstaining to lower panels, inch of loss at lower front panel.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Texte à corriger :'True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office' by Arthur Cheney Train presents a compelling narrative of crime and deception, focusing on the case of Mabel Parker and the fictitious inheritance of the Tessier family. The book opens with the story of M. Emile Lapierre, a vineyard owner in France, who is approached by a charismatic General Pedro Suarez de Moreno. The General convinces Lapierre and his relatives that they are heirs to a vast fortune in America, supposedly amassed by their ancestor Jean Tessier. The narrative unfolds as the General spins an elaborate tale of conspiracy and hidden wealth, promising the family unimaginable changes. The story then shifts to New York, where the General's deception is revealed. The narrative highlights the gullibility of the victims and the audacity of the con artist. The book also delves into the case of Mabel Parker, a skilled forger who, along with her husband, orchestrates a series of fraudulent schemes. Parker's story is a testament to her cunning and the challenges faced by law enforcement in bringing her to justice. Train's work is a meticulous account of real-life criminal cases, offering insights into human nature and the complexities of the legal system. Through detailed descriptions and character studies, the book provides a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century crime and the relentless pursuit of justice.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 336, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 336 336.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 336, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 336 336.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office | The Illusion of Inheritance: A Tale of Deception and Hope | Arthur Cheney Train | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Culturea | EAN 9791041818242 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …