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1938réf. 160105London: John Murray. Good. 1938. Hardcover. An edition in good condition that bears some on the edges of the pages. The text is overall in good condition. It appears that there was something pasted down on front endpage that has been removed. The cover has a few stains and some general shelfwear; Christopher Percivals Cardboard Castle is a whimsical and charming story about a young boy who builds a castle out of recycled cardboard boxes. The boys imaginative and creative spirit is evident in every detail of his castle from the turrets and moats to the colorful windowpanes. The story is full of humor and the boys friends are delighted when they finally visit his cardboard castle. This book is perfect for children who love building castles out of recycled materials and it is sure to bring a smile to their faces.; 8vo; 365 pages . John Murray hardcover
réf. 5463In 12 reliure éditeur demi-toile lie de vin,titre doré, filets à froid.Faux-titre,titre,250 pages,1 page de table des matières,Arthème Fayard mars 1932.Edition originale, dos insolé,1 déchirure à la deuxième page de garde sinon très bon état
1974réf. 45137New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0688002102 . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike price-clipped dust-jacket. SIGNED "Oliver Bleeck / aka / Ross Thomas" by the author directly on the title page. Rather scarce to see signed; Philip St. Ives is back on another adventure. This time St. Ives finds himself in a London jail even before he has accepted an offer to recover the Sword of St. Louis. After accepting the offer St. Ives becomes involved in a deadly game of deception and murder. ; 8vo; viii 217 3 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1974réf. 45138New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0688002102 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Scarce in this condition; Philip St. Ives is back on another adventure. This time St. Ives finds himself in a London jail even before he has accepted an offer to recover the Sword of St. Louis. After accepting the offer St. Ives becomes involved in a deadly game of deception and murder. ; 8vo; viii 217 3 pages . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
2008réf. 14383Norwalk CT: Easton Press. As New. 2008. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition SIGNED by the author James Lee Burke. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; James Lee Burke winner of two Edgar Awards presents an action thriller of post-Katrina New Orleans as well as a a poignant account of courage and sacrifice. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather silk moiré end leaves distinctive cover design raised bands accented in real 22KT gold satin ribbon page marker gilded page edges long-lasting high quality acid-neutral paper sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author . Easton Press hardcover
1971réf. 160374New York Evanston San Francisco And London: Harper & Row. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in near fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. Book is signed by the author directly on title page. The book is slightly cocked with some discoloration to cover. There is a small scuff on the front of dust-jacket; the design of which is by Michael Silberman; Bonecrack is a novel set in the Nevada desert. It follows the story of a family whose lives are turned upside down after their home is destroyed in a wildfire. They must find new ways to survive in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.; 8vo; 201 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover
1993réf. 160390London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Volume is signed by the author. The spine has bright gilt lettering and the red boards are unblemished. There are no signs of wear to the book or dust-jacket; When Dick Francis decided he wanted to write a novel he didn't know where to start. After all he had been a professional racing driver for more than twenty years and he had never attempted to write a novel before. So he turned to the one person who could help him--his old friend and racing teammate Francis Ford Coppola.Francis Ford Coppola told Dick Francis that he needed to first develop a clear vision for his novel before he could start writing. Dick Francis followed Coppola's advice and developed a vision for his novel a story about a young man who is chosen to compete in the Formula One Grand Prix.The novel was a success and won Dick Francis several awards including a prestigious Pulitzer Prize. Decider is a thrilling story about a young man's quest for fame and glory.; 8vo; 278 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1987réf. 160386New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first printing of the first american edition in fine condition housed in an equally fine unclipped dust-jacket. The book is signed and inscribed by author "hi Gene!" The coloring of the dust-jacket is still bright without any signs of wear. Book is gray with gold lettering and the outline of a racehorse engraved on the cover. There are no marks or sign of wear to book; Bolt is the story of a young girl Penny who is accidentally sent to the future. With the help of a scientist Bolt and his friend Amy must stop the evil Dr. Bolt from destroying the future.; 8vo; 318 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1992réf. 160397New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket is bright with no blemishes. The pages show no sign of wear or tears. Volume is signed by author ; Dick Francis's Driving Force is a compelling and engaging read that tells the story of horse racing from the inside out. The book is divided into three parts each covering a different aspect of horse racing: the business of racing the horses and the jockeys. Francis's intimate knowledge of the sport and his descriptive writing make for an enjoyable and informative read.; 8vo; 318 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1975réf. 160375London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition housed in a like condition dust-jacket. Book is signed by author on the title page and is tightly bound with no signs of wear. The dust-jacket design is by Chris Yates ; In Dick Franciss new novel a brilliant iconoclastic Wall Street lawyer is promoted to a top spot on the corporate ladder - too quickly it seems. When an insider trading scandal rocks the company his world comes crashing down. To save himself he must come to grips with his own complicity and the corruption of the system hes sworn to protect. A fast-paced thrilling novel of suspense and moral reckoning High Stakes is a beautifully written and compelling portrayal of law and morality in the age of greed.; 8vo; 239 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1977réf. 25575New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394410300 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with remainder mark to top edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's first Detective Mulheisen mystery. Detective Mulheisen investigates the murder of the wife of Detroit lawyer Arthur Clippert; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; Remainder; 8vo; iv 2-215 216 4 pages; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover books
1993réf. 25625New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556113447 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; Assistant D.A. Dismas Hardy opens the belly of a dying shark and discovers the severed hand of a man wearing a jade ring. When the rest of the body of a Silicon Valley billionaire washes up on a beach it becomes clear that he was shot to death by someone he knew. Hardy soon finds himself the prosecutor in San Francisco's biggest murder trial. from the dust-jacket; A Dismas Hardy Novel; 8vo; xiv 2-478 4 pages; Signed by Author . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover books
1951réf. 34538s. l.: Aeonian Press. Fine. c1951. Limited Edition. Cloth. An attractive Limited edition of 350 copies in Fine condition. Scarce; Judge Me Not is one of John D. MacDonald's earlier works. It predates his highly acclaimed Travis McGee series; 8vo; 4 5-158 2 pages . Aeonian Press hardcover books
1952réf. 160351London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1952. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition housed in an alike dust-jacket. A clean copy of Masters' second novel with tight binding ; Dust-jacket design by Peter Rudland. ; 8vo; 288 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
1990réf. 29742London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 038541370X . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED by author Ian McEwan directly on the title page; This psychological thriller into the world of espionage and secrets of the heart is a startling departure from the usual for McEwan. The story is based on the actual but little known secret tunnel under the Soviet sector of Cold War Berlin which the British and Americans built in 1954 to gain access to the Russians' communication system; 8vo ; viii 231 1 pages; Signed by Author . Jonathan Cape hardcover
1992réf. 34568New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039303366X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with faint traces of foxing to top page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Walter Mosley directly on the title page; Walter Mosley's second mystery featuring Easy Rawlins a tough black private detective in L. A.' s Watts neighborhood. The year is 1956 and a serial killer is stalking the bars of Watts. To date three black bar girls have been murdered but when a white stripper Cyndi Starr aka "The White Butterfly" is similarly murdered all hell breaks loose. The heat is finally on to find the killer; Easy Rawlins Mystery; 8vo; 9 10-272 pages; Signed by Author . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover books
1922réf. 160045Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition book with Fair dust jacket. Dust jacket is missing sizeable piece on the spine and has some other slight tears and creases. Book itself is in Very Good condition with pencil marks on front flyleaf. ; The Great Prince Shan is a historical novel that tells the story of the last emperor of China Shan Tsung. Shan Tsung is a brilliant and charismatic ruler but he is also a ruthless and ambitious man. In the course of his life Shan Tsung faces many challenges including a rebellion led by his own son a massive invasion from the north and a series of natural disasters. Ultimately Shan Tsung is forced to abdicate his throne and flee the country.; 8vo; 303 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1923réf. 160543Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1923. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. There is some shelfwear visible to cover but the interior is clean and tightly bound; This mystery novel tells the story of Philemon Grimm an eccentric detective in late 19th century New York City. The Seven Conundrums is a collection of seven mystery cases that Grimm is assigned to solve.; B&W; 8vo; 277 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1913réf. 160506London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. 1913. Hardcover. A later edition in very good condition. There is gilt lettering on cover and spine. There are some marks of discoloration on exterior and foxing to pages; TEACHINGIn this book Oppenheim and Phillips argue that many false teachings are being taught in the name of Christianity. They provide examples from the Bible and from religious history to illustrate their point. They argue that false teachings lead to idolatry division and ultimately destruction.; 8vo; 278 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover books
1936réf. 160004London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1936. Hardcover. An edition in very good plus condition with slight discoloration on the spine. Volume is housed in a very good dust jacket with Bip Pares illustration on the cover. There is a slight tear to the top of the back cover of the dust-jacket; Judy of Bunter's Buildings is a children's book about a rabbit named Judy who lives in a building with other animals. One day Judy's building is destroyed and she has to find new homes for all of the animals. Judy is determined to find a new home for herself and finally finds one in a beautiful garden.; B & W and Color Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 318 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Limited hardcover books
1927réf. 160545Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition housed in a like condition dust-jacket. There is some wear to dust-jacket but the text and illustration are still bright. It is a clean tightly bound copy. ; One of the author's pocket thrillers intended for reading on a train or for "tiresome hours of waiting" per dust-jacket flap ; 8vo; 223 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1910réf. 160514London: Methuen & Co. Ltd. Very Good. 1910. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. Volume bears a minimal amount of shelf wear the endpages are tanned and some pages are still uncut; 31 pages of publisher's August 1910 catalog at end ; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 314 pages . Methuen & Co. Ltd hardcover books
1909réf. 160522Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1909. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first printing of the first US edition in an equally lovely dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has a few small chips and some wear to edges. The book cover is brightly illustrated with gilt lettering and accents ad the interior is clean and tight. ; The Missioner tells the story of a young woman Addie who leaves her home in the Midwest to become a missionary in Africa. Along the way she must confront the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar country and of ministering to a population that is often hostile and unyielding. Addie's faith is tested but she never wavers in her commitment to God and ultimately she is able to bring about change in the lives of the people she's been called to serve.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1927réf. 28064New York: George H. Doran Company. Very Good. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good first printing of the first edition with some fraying to the corners. The pages are discolored due to aging and some have separated from the binding; An affluent woman falls for a man while at her late grandfather's ranch. When Tom McNair is arrested for murder Kay Dowling's life is turned upside down and the journey to prove his innocence proves more dangerous than imagined ; 8vo; 372 pages . George H. Doran Company hardcover
2006réf. 20086New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. This copy is SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; viii 310 2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
