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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. A first Printing of the First Edition, Advance Review Copy, in Fine condition and housed in a negligibly edgeworn dust-jacket, else also Fine. Copy is signed and inscribed by author Jeremiah Healy on the title page; Private detective John Francis Cuddy is called in to investigate when a colleague's computer is hacked. It seems that the hacker was looking for embarrassing personal information. Cuddy soon finds that the hacker is working for a rival detective. Cuddy has to track down the hacker and solve the case before the rival detective finds out.; 8vo; 340 pages; Price? ? ? ; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A mildly aged first Printing of the First Edition in otherwise Fine condition in a Nearly Fine scuffed dust-jacket; The Critic's Credentials: Essays & Reviews is a collection of essays and reviews by Stanley Edgar Hyman. The book is a compilation of essays and reviews about the art and craft of criticism.; 8vo; 325 pages; Price? ? ?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; tells the story of two families from Kentucky and West Virginia who are intertwined. The fathers are coal miners and the mothers are teachers. The families are close and share everything, but when the fathers are released from the mines and the mothers are laid off, the families are forced to redefine their relationships.Christopher Darden tells the story of two families from Kentucky and West Virginia who are intertwined and forced to redefine their relationships when the fathers are released from the mines and the mothers are laid off. The families are close and share everything, but when the fathers are released from the mines and the mothers are laid off, the families are forced to redefine their relationships. They must learn to stand on their own, and sometimes that means breaking away.; 8vo; 387 pages.

Very Good/Very Good-, navy dust-jacket with white lettering, minor edgewear to upper edge; The notorious Bonapartes and their ascent to the thrones of Euruope; 216 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Fine edition, cover is in fine condition with almost no wear apparent. Flaps have tanning and slight staining on them with signature and book plate of previous owner on front fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; Bellarion the Fortunate is a historical novel set in the 12th century. It tells the story of Bellarion, a boy who is accidentally chosen to become the king of Antioch. Bellarion must fight to keep his throne against enemies who want to take it away from him.; 8vo ; 445 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by author Stewart O'Nan; ; 8vo; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with only trivial edgewear; ; 8vo; 216 pages; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Author's first book; 8vo; $7.50.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. An exceptional Special Limited edition in Near Fine condition with embossed ex-libris seal on front fly leaf, lightly annotated on Preface page, having unevenly cut front signatures, lightly bumped head and tail of spine, and shelf dust in a Very Good dust jacket with chipping to upper and lower edges, sunned spine and stained panel creases; Leo Tolstoy is one of the most renowned authors of all time. His novels focus on the personal and social struggles of Russian nobility during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.; Ex-Libris; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo ; 852 pages; Cross check.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. First Edition; First Printing. Fine+ First Edition housed in like dust-jacket. Top Page edges are slightly foxed but clean and crisp throughout. ; Signed by Author; Large 8vo; 271 pages; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Near fine edition with discolration on cover and fraying on spine. Edges are foxed and tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's Mistress Wilding is a story of a woman who has been reduced to slavery and is used by her cruel master for his own amusement. She is determined to find a way to escape and return to her own life.; 8vo ; 345 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Near fine edition with very little discolration on cover and minimal fraying on spine. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. Pages are clear and illustrations throughout novel are bright and clean. No dust-jacket. ; This book tells the story of Count Corbal and his arranged marriage to the beautiful Princess Ursula. Corbal is a poor man and Ursula is a wealthy woman, but they fall in love and marry in secret. The wedding is interrupted by a rival kingdom and Corbal must flee with Ursula. They travel to different parts of the world and have many adventures before finally returning to Ursula's kingdom and getting married in a public ceremony.; 8vo ; 194 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Fine edition with light foxing on pages throughout and light discoloration on spine. No dust-jacket ; In Simple Peter Cradd, E. Phillips Oppenheim tells the story of a young boy who is quite different from the other boys in his neighborhood. Peter is an introvert and spends most of his time reading books or playing with his toy trains. However, Peter is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in and he is not afraid to show his emotions.The book follows Peter as he deals with the challenges of growing up, including making new friends and dealing with bullies. Peter is able to persevere through these challenges and learn a lot about himself in the process. Ultimately, Peter is able to find happiness in his own unique way and he is able to help others do the same.; 8vo ; 320 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. Fine edition with wear and piling on spine and discoloration on cover. Very minimal foxing and tanning on edges with clear pages throughout. No dust-jacket. ; The Strolling Saint is a novel set in 16th century Italy. It tells the story of a man named Jacopo who is searching for a way to save his soul. Jacopo is a wanderer who has lost his way, but he is saved by a woman named Bianca. Bianca teaches Jacopo about the meaning of life and how to find his purpose in life. Jacopo begins to see the beauty in life and begins to find peace.; 8vo ; 442 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Fine first edition with tanned edges and discolored spine and clean pages throughout. No dust-jacket ; Audrey is a young girl who is always in trouble. Her mother is always telling her to be more careful, but Audrey just can't seem to stay out of trouble. One day, Audrey's mother gets a call that she has to go to work. Audrey is left in the care of her Grandmother. Grandmother tells Audrey that she has to be careful or she'll be in trouble too. Audrey starts to be more careful and starts to enjoy her time with her Grandmother.; 8vo ; 418 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. Fine revised edition with Illustrations, small tearing on spine and discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and bookplate on inner front flap. No dust-jacket. ; Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition is a historical novel about the infamous Spanish Inquisitor, Torquemada. The novel follows Torquemada's life from his childhood to his rise to power as the leader of the Spanish Inquisition. Torquemada is a ruthless and determined man, and he uses his power to punish anyone who he believes has violated the Catholic Church's laws. The novel is full of action and suspense, and it is sure to fascinate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 466 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Page edges show light foxing on all sides. ; This book follows the journey of Dick Francis, a racing driver, and his horse, To the Hilt, as they compete in various horse races. Francis is a skilled driver and his horse is a talented racer, but they are not the only ones in the race. Other drivers, horses, and obstacles must be overcome in order to win. This exciting book follows the race from start to finish and is full of suspense and excitement.; 8vo; 322 pages; FSA.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First US Edition. Signed* very good first US edition housed in very good dust jacket. Pages have staining on edges and small spots throughout. Dust Jacket has some discoloratin but very minimal shelf wear. Signed on front fly leaf. ; Banker tells the story of a young man who, after being discharged from the military, moves to the small town of West Egg to become a banker. The novel follows the protagonist as he navigates the difficult task of making a new life for himself in a new town.; 8vo; 306 pages; FSA ; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Near fine first edition with very little discolration on cover. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner and has bookplate. Pages are clear and fresh. No dust-jacket. ; The Saga of the Sea follows the journey of a group of sailors as they navigate their way through dangerous seas in search of a new life. The characters are faced with difficult challenges, including pirates, storms, and disease, but they always persevere in their quest. The story is full of excitement and suspense, and is sure to keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo ; 194 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First US Edition; First Printing. Fine edition with light tannig on edges and on fly leafs with clean pages throughout. No dust-jacket ; In 1836, a German scientist named Joseph Fourier published a paper proposing a scientific theory that the universe is a giant machine that creates itself. The theory was met with skepticism, but it was ultimately proven correct. The Magnificent Hoax is the story of how this theory was discovered and how it changed the course of history.; 8vo ; 322 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First US Edition. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and stamped fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; In The King's Minion, a young man named Garin is enlisted by the king of France to kill the Duke of Burgundy, who has been conspiring against the king. Garin travels to Burgundy and eventually finds himself in a deadly game of chess with the duke.; 8vo ; 443 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. First Edition; First Printing. Fine+ First Edition housed in like dust-jacket. Signed by author. Page edges are slightly foxed but clean and crisp throughout. ; Signed by Author; Large 8vo; 273 pages; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st US Edition; First Printing. A handsome first US edition/first printing (preceded by the original first edition in Danish in 1993) in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Translated from the Danish by Barbara Haveland; Borderliners is a book about people who have a borderline personality disorder. It tells the story of four people who have the disorder, and how it has affected their lives.; 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with some wear from aging in a price-clipped alike dust-jacket with chips around the spine; Lamoignon De Malesherbes was a defender and reformer of the French monarchy. He served as Controller-General of Finances under Louis XV and as Foreign Minister under Louis XVI. He is best known for his efforts to improve the economy and strengthen the royal administration.; 8vo; 177 pages; *missing in transit 7.18.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. PhotoPlay Edition. Fine photo play edition S edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Housed in poor condition dust-jacket that has seperated but all pieces are present. ; Rafael Sabatini's Scaramouche is a one-of-a-kind adventure story, an exciting and fast-paced tale of the romance and treachery of 16th century Europe. Born to a noble family in Spain, Scaramouche is a fearless and witty young man who revels in his own freedom and disdain for social conventions. When the Bishop of Rome sends an embassy to Spain to negotiate peace between the Catholic and Protestant factions, Scaramouche is chosen to travel with them as their entertainment. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a cunning plot to assassinate the Pope, and must use all his wits and bravery to outwit his enemies.; 8vo ; 392 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. First Edition, in fine conditon in navy hard cover with illustration on front. No dust jacket. Foxing and Tanned pages; For Oppenheim, the eighteenth century was an age of discovery and of great change. In his novel, The Illustrious Prince, Oppenheim dramatizes the momentous events of the age, from the scientific revolution to the wars of Louis XIV. The book is a sharp and witty exploration of the clash of old and new, of the eternal struggle between reason and instinct, of the power of passion.; 8vo; 316 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Frank E. Schoonover (illustrator). Fine conditon copy with no dust jacket with tanned and foxed fly leaf and tanning throughout. Spine has wear on top and bottom and cracked on inside cover. Red and gold leafed cover. ; In To Have and to Hold, Johnston tells the story of love in all its forms and feels. From the first time two people meet, to the long-term relationship that has withstood the test of time, Johnston shows us that love is the most powerful force in the world. She takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of love, both newly discovered and long-standing, and leaves us with a deeper understanding of what it means to be in love.This book is a beautiful and poetic exploration of love, its power and its universality. It is an emotional journey that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful.; 8vo; 331 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Will Foster (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. First American Edition, in fine conditon in navy hard cover with designs on front. No dust jacket. ; This book tells the story of Prince Achmed of Antioch, who is sent to Constantinople to become the new sultan. Along the way, Achmed meets a variety of interesting people, including a witch, a monkey, and a dragon.; 8vo; 323 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Rush To Nowhere is a novel about a group of high school seniors who are forced to relocate to a small town in the middle of nowhere due to a school closure. The town is run by a corrupt mayor and the teens must work together to try to make the town a better place.; 8vo; 287 pages; $8.00.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; A Double D Western; 8vo; 186 pages; $8.00.