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1927rif. 160084Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1927. Hardcover. A copy in very good minus condition with some cover wear. The book shows signs of shelf wear but the interior is clean. There is an inked signature on the front flyleaf; Miss Brown of X. Y. O. is a story about a young woman who leaves her home in order to find her place in the world. She is determined to find a job and make her own way in the world but she faces many challenges along the way. She is forced to leave her home and all of the friends she has there but she eventually finds a new home and new friends.; 8vo; 344 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1913rif. 160517London New York Toronto And Melbourne: Cassell and Company Ltd. Good. 1913. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover is worn with light fraying and stains. The spine is loose and the pages are tanned and foxed; .Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures is a children's book about a mouse named Mr. Laxworthy who goes on various adventures with his friends.; 8vo; 312 pages . Cassell and Company, Ltd. hardcover books
1904rif. 160479New York: Dood Mead and Company. Very Good. 1904. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover is brightly illustrated with slight amount of shelfwear. The binding is tight and the pages are clean. There is a signature of a previous owner on the front pastedown; When she was just a girl Gwen's sister was brutally murdered. Now a woman Gwen is a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Her latest case is a puzzling one: a series of anonymous letters that threaten to expose a powerful politician's dark secrets. Gwen is sure she can solve the case but the more she investigates the more she realizes that someone wants her to stop. When Gwen's mentor and friend is killed she knows she has to find the killer. But who can she trust As Gwen starts to unravel the secrets of the letter writer she realizes that the person behind the threats may be someone she thought she knew--her sister's killer.; B&W; 8vo; 333 pages . Dood, Mead and Company hardcover books
1919rif. 160193Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1919. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The spine is slightly cocked and there are ink and pencil markings on the front flyleaf; Frontispiece by F. Vaux Wilson. ; 8vo; 300 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
rif. 160190London: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers. Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover. An edition in good condition in an alike dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has some wrinkles and a small tear on the back. The pages are clean and the spine is becoming somewhat loose; DUTYThe Ex-Duke is a riveting fast-paced novel of espionage and betrayal. It tells the story of a young American man Nicholas Oppenheim who is forced to flee the country after being accused of treason. Fleeing to England Nick finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy the British monarchy. With the help of a brave young woman he must fight to clear his name and save the country he loves.; 16mo; 311 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Publishers hardcover books
rif. 160182London: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The coverss are slightly faded and there is some foxing on the interior pages ; DOWNSIDEThe Ex-Duke is the story of Miles Vane the last duke of Rutland who is penniless and disgraced after being falsely accused of treason. He must find a way to win back his title and restore his family's honor all while hiding his true identity and eluding the traps laid for him by his enemies.; 8vo; 312 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Publishers hardcover books
rif. 160010London: Hodder and Stoughton LTD. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition that bears wear from life on the shelf and slight foxing throughout; The Golden Beast is a dark and eerie tale of a cursed beast that terrorizes a small town. The townspeople find themselves in a race against time to find a way to destroy the beast before it destroys them all.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 318 pages . Hodder and Stoughton LTD hardcover books
1908rif. 160033Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1908. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good copy. Spine has slight rubbing and wear. Ink signature on title page. Otherwise very good reading copy. ; The Great Secret is a novel about a young girl who discovers a magical world hidden from her. She must choose between staying in the magical world or returning to her everyday life.; Black and White Lithograph ; 8vo; 293 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
rif. 160020London & Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition with slight discoloration on some pages. There is an inked inscription on the front pastedown; ; 8vo; 250 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover books
1937rif. 160503Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1937. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition with a very good dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has several tears and shows general shelfwear. The book itself bears shelfwear but has a very clean interior with tight binding; The Mayor on Horseback is a children's book about a mayor who rides a horse to get to work. The horse is very tired but the mayor is determined to get to work on time. The mayor's friends and family try to convince him to take a break but the mayor is determined to keep going. The mayor's perseverance pays off and he arrives to work on time.; 8vo; 353 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1913rif. 160087London New York Toronto: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. 1913. Hardcover. A copy in good condition. The spine is loose and the cover is showing some wear. There is also some foxing throughout the novel and one small tear on the rear flyleaf; When the wealthy children of a New York family learn that their parents are planning to send them away to boarding school they devise a plan to run away and become orphans. They enlist the help of their carefree neighbor a mischievous boys who has an extensive knowledge of the city. Together they explore the city and make mischief often getting into scrapes they couldn't have imagined.; 8vo; 332 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover books
1913rif. 160086Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1913. Hardcover. An edition in very good plus condition. The front cover has minimal wear and the bright gold lettering is still intact; The Mischief Maker is a children's book about a mischievous cat named Fuzzy. Fuzzy is always up to no good and is always finding new ways to have fun. He always manages to get himself into trouble but in the end he always manages to get himself out again. This book is perfect for children who love adventure and fun.; Black and White; 8vo; 372 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1931rif. 160559Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1931. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. A first edition second printing in very good condition. There is a small stain on the front cover with a chip to the top of the spine. A previous owner's signature is on the front endpage; The novel tells the story of a young girl Jennie who is determined to become a gold miner like her father. In order to achieve her goal she must overcome many obstacles including a harsh mining environment and her own lack of confidence. Ultimately Jennie succeeds in reaching the top of the ladder of gold and learns the importance of hard work and determination.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1990rif. 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
1988rif. 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
1998rif. 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
1992rif. 25756New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299311 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. Boldly SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In Sara Paretskys Guardian Angel Chicagos newest and most successful female private detective V.I. Warshawski is hired to find the missing daughter of a wealthy socialite. V.I. quickly realizes that the daughter who went missing after leaving a party may have been abducted. With the help of her faithful dog Boy V.I. begins her search but soon discovers that the daughters disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg. In this suspenseful and compelling novel Paretsky brilliantly weaves a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 370 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1999rif. 25757New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313632 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; On her way home from a party Warshawski almost runs over a woman lying in the street. And for V. I. unraveling this mystery will plunge her into a dark and emotionally shattering case taking her into the troubled home of a wealthy Chicago family into the pampered world of a Hollywood star and behind the razor wire of a women's prison; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; xiv 1-385 386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
2010rif. 25758New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399155937 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; Hardball is the story of NYPD detective Michael Bennett and his battle against the city's most dangerous criminals. Bennett is a street-smart cop who never backs down from a fight and he's used to dealing with thugs and robbers who think they can get away with anything. When Bennett starts investigating a series of high-profile murders he quickly realizes that the killers are using brutal tactics - and that they're getting help from someone in the police department. Bennett's relentless investigation leads him to the top of the city's criminal hierarchy and he must fight to prevent the city from falling into chaos. Hardball is a gripping story of suspense violence and betrayal and it's sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the explosive finale.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 446 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2001rif. 25759New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313667 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this enthralling novel the reader is taken on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a damaged and charismatic man. Paul Kemp is a man with a troubled past who is trying to rebuild his life. When he is informed that he has a chance to participate in a secret experiment that could give him a perfect memory he jumps at the chance. What Paul doesn't realize is that the experiment is a front for a sinister plot. The people behind the experiment are not just looking to implant a perfect memory in Paul; they want to use him as a weapon. With enemies on all sides Paul must use all his cunning and strength to survive.Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Paretsky's unique writing style brings Paul and his world to life and her intricate plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1994rif. 25760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1910rif. 160568Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition housed in dust-jacket of very good condition. No blemishes to interior. Dust-jacket shows typical wear. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1910rif. 160551Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Volume is tightly bound and free of marks on the inside. The cover shows shelf wear and the spine is slightly cocked; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1909rif. 160550Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1909. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. THe spine is cocked and a little loose; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Also published as The Black Watcher ; 8vo; 329 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
2003rif. 25765New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345450175 . A Fine first edition/first printing showing slight edgewear in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "In Balance of Power Patterson confronts one of America's most inflammatory issues - our terrible toll of gun violence." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
