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1928réf. 160002Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition with a previous owner's library stamp on the front flyleaf. The very good dust jacket has some minor tears to the corners; Matorni's Vineyard is a story of love loss and redemption. It is the story of a family struggling to make their way in the world and of a grandfather who sacrifices everything to keep his vineyard alive.The novel follows the Weinribbs as they move from the small town of their childhood to the city and then back to the vineyard. They are joined by a new family in the vineyard the Tuscans who help the Weinribbs to rebuild their lives.The Weinribbs are a family of farmers and their vineyard is their life. When the grandfather dies the family is forced to sell the vineyard. They hope to find a new home for the vineyard but it is not easy. The Tuscans help the Weinribbs to rebuild their lives but they are not able to keep the vineyard.The Weinribbs learn a lot about themselves and about the; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 308 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932réf. 160085London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. A cood condition copy with a slightly cocked spine. There is a fair amount of foxing on the pages but text is not obscured. There is an ink signature on the front endpage and some pencil marks on the front flyleaf; Moran Chambers smiled.; 8vo; 318 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
réf. 160478London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the pages throughout the novel and general shelfwear to the exterior. The spine shows some fading; As an autistic teenager Joseph P. Cray is a loner who spends his days wandering the streets of his small town. One day he stumbles upon a map that leads to an underground world of treasure and adventure. With the help of a talking monkey and a wisecracking dragon Cray sets out to find the treasure and become the greatest adventurer of all time.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
réf. 160477London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the pages throughout the novel and general shelfwear to the exterior; The Adventures of Mr. Joseph P. Cray follows the titular Mr. Joseph P. Cray as he travels the world in search of the world's most elusive treasure. Spanning the globe from Egypt to India Cray is constantly pursued by those who believe he possesses the true treasure. Along the way Cray encounters all sorts of obstacles and enemies but never gives up on his quest.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1914réf. 160527London New York Toronto And Melbourne: Cassell and Company Ltd. Very Good-. 1914. Hardcover. A very good- edition. Some foxing is present throughout the text and the cover shows normal shelfwear. The spine has faded from its original dark red and is cocked ; The Amazing Partnership tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a black man and a white woman. They meet each other while both are defendants in a court case and they become friends while they are waiting to be judged. The story follows their journey as they learn to trust each other and grow to rely on one another. The Amazing Partnership is an inspiring story of the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.; 8vo; 312 pages . Cassell and Company, Ltd. hardcover
1908réf. 160252Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1908. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The interior is clean and tightly bound. The exterior illustration is in good shape; The Avenger is a book about a man who becomes obsessed with hunting down and killing the man who killed his family.; B&W; 8vo; 297 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1935réf. 160484Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1935. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The spine and cover are speckled and discolored. There is some tanning to the pages with a previous bookseller's sticker on the front endpage; The Battle of Basinghall Street is the story of two young men Harry and Neville who are forced to fight in a duel for the love of a beautiful girl Rosalind. The battle is a close-quarters battle and it is full of adventure and suspense.; 8vo; 314 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1920réf. 160329Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1920. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The volume overall is a clean tightly bound copy; Frontispiece by H. Weston Taylor. ; 8vo; 295 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1934réf. 28183Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1934. Second Printing. Hardcover. This second printing in near fine condition there is some rubbing to the spine and a starting spine hinge; ; 8vo; 332 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1917réf. 28193Boston: Little Brown and Company. Fine. 1917. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine first printing of the first edition with just some slight stains and rubbing of outer fabric ; ; 8vo; 328 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1917réf. 160318New York: A. L. Burt Company. Very Good-. 1917. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The boards are loosening and the covers show some signs of general wear from life on the shelf; Frontispiece by George Avison. ; 8vo; 328 pages . A. L. Burt Company hardcover
1907réf. 160213Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1907. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover has a slight wrinkle and the spine is slightly cocked. There is normal shelf wear otherwise. A previous owner's inscription is found in pen ink on the front flyleaf; The Malefactor is the story of a man who has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In order to prove his innocence he must find the true killer. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and realizes that the person he thought was his friend is actually working against him.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 304 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932réf. 160006Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in good condition with a previous owner's signature on the front flyleaf. There is some wear on the bottom corner of the front and back of book. Some slight discoloration can be found on the front under author's name. The upper corner is lightly stained beginning on pg. 131 and continuing through end of book; IDENTITY follows the extraordinary true story of Frank West an incarcerated man who is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name. With the help of the charismatic lawyer Billy Martin West embarks on a daring years-long odyssey through the criminal justice system risking everything to regain his freedom.As West navigates a labyrinth of corrupt officials fabricated evidence and relentless courtroom tactics the stakes become ever higher. But as the evidence mounts against him West realizes that the truth is more powerful than any lie-and that the only way to win his case is to take it to the people.With stunning originality and passion The Man from Sing Sing captures the heart and soul of an unforgettable journey revealing the power of truth and the unbreakable resolve of the human spirit.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932réf. 160016Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. A volume in good condition with a stamp on the endpaper. The spine is loose and there is some discoloration on the front cover. There are faint smudges throughout but none obscuring text ; When the notorious "Birdman of Alcatraz" is transferred to Sing Sing prison the warden sends a seasoned inmate to instruct him in the ways of prison life. The man is Sing Sing's most feared prisoner "The Beast" and he is not happy to have to teach a newcomer. But as the weeks pass the Beast and the Birdman begin to understand each other. The Beast teaches the Birdman how to survive in prison while the Birdman teaches the Beast how to be human.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
réf. 160482London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. There is some discoloration to the front cover and the pages are tanned. The spine is slightly cocked; Sir Joseph Londe Bart. is a novel about a man who has a terrible hobby: collecting butterflies. He is obsessed with them and spends all of his money on them even going so far as to steal them from other people's collections. Eventually his obsession leads to him ruin.; 8vo; 287 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1927réf. 160472Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1927. 1/4 Cloth. An edition in very good condition. There is some discoloration to the top of the front cover and the pages are tanned. The spine is slightly cocked; Sir Joseph Londe Bart. is a book about a man who has an abnormal hobby of collecting insects. He becomes obsessed with them and is unable to stop. He ruins his life and the lives of those around him.; 8vo; 225 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1915réf. 160557Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1915. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The spine is beginning to fray and there is minor discoloration to the cover. A previous owner's signature is on the title page; The Way of These Women is a book about three women who have faced different challenges in their lives and how they have overcome them. The women are strong and resilient and their stories will inspire readers to be their own best selves.; Black & White; 8vo; 357 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1919réf. 160562Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1919. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good- condition. The boards are loose and show some signs of shelfwear. There is slight fraying to the spine. The stamp of a previous owner is found on several pages ; ; B&W; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1919réf. 160540Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1919. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The boards are somewhat loose and show signs of shelfwear. This volume is signed and dated by the previous owner on front endpage but text is free of other markings; ; B&W; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1924réf. 160556Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1924. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. There is a previous owner's signature the front endpage. The book and cover are clean with a slightly bumped spine ; Expectant mothers priests and scientists are among the many people who are eagerly anticipating the release of a new vaccine that could prevent the spread of a deadly virus. But when the vaccine is leaked to the public it turns out to be nothing more than a hoax. Panic ensues as the virus spreads and those who were expecting the vaccine to save them are left unprotected. With the world in chaos the true nature of the vaccine is revealed and those who were hoping for a quick and easy solution are left devastated.; 8vo; 355 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1924réf. 160208Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1924. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition in a very good dust-jacket. There is some slight foxing and some blemishing to the endpages ; -PROPHETIn the future the Earth is a barren wasteland ruled by a totalitarian government that uses fear and propaganda to keep the people in line. The people have lost all hope until a young girl named April comes into possession of a mysterious book that tells of a powerful rebel named John. With the help of a group of brave friends April sets out on a journey to find John and overthrow the government. Along the way she must face danger betrayal and the harsh realities of the future. The Wrath to Come is an exciting and compelling adventure story that will leave readers eagerly waiting for the next installment.; 8vo; 355 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1930réf. 160533Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. Hardcover. A very good edition with clean tightly bound pages. The cover shows age and areas of discoloration ; ; 8vo; 260 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1990réf. 26405New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312037988 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery. Winner of the 1990 Agatha Award for Best First Novel; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; x 244 2 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1988réf. 25753New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0440500354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel veteran Chicago detective Sara Paretsky takes on a new case that challenges her skills as a detective. The victim is a wealthy woman who was shot in the head. The investigation leads Sara to a shady underworld where she must use her cunning to catch the killer.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1998réf. 25755New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385299338 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this thought-provoking novel Sara Paretsky gives a voice to the dispossessed people of Chicago the city she loves. Meet Luisa a drunken diva fallen on hard times; Madeleine a homeless woman; Hector Tammuz an idealistic young psychiatrist; and Mara cast out by her wealthy grandfather searching among society's forgotten for the mother she never knew. Enter Starr a mysterious woman who appears during a storm and miracles begin to happen. ; 8vo; xiv 1-386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover