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1922rif. 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
1923rif. 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
1913rif. 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
1936rif. 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
1927rif. 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
1910rif. 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
1909rif. 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
1927rif. 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
2006rif. 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
1984rif. 160110San Antonio TX: Dennis McMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First American Edition. Hardcover. A first american edition in nearly fine condition housed in a like dust-jacket both with equally minimal shelfwear ; This 1st American Edition is limited to 300 copies. This is Copy Number 5 signed and numbered by Janwillem Van de Wetering author of the postscript. ; 8vo; 137 pages . Dennis McMillan hardcover
1984rif. 160111San Antonio TX: Dennis McMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First American Edition. Hardcover. A nearly fine first american edition in an equally impressive dust-jacket. Volume is clean and bright; This 1st American Edition is limited to 300 copies. This is Copy Number 5 signed and numbered by Janwillem Van de Wetering author of the postscript. ; 8vo; 137 pages . Dennis McMillan hardcover
1938rif. 160104London: John Murray. Good in Good dust jacket. 1938. Hardcover. An ediiton in good plus condition housed in an equal dust jacket that bears a few creases. The book has foxing on the edges of the pages but teh text is overall in good condition; Christopher Percival's cardboard castle is a whimsical and whimsical creation. The castle is made entirely from cardboard and is folded together to create its structure. The castle is big enough for one person to stand inside and it is decorated with colorful paper pieces. The author writes about his creation in a humorous and playful way making the reader feel like they are inside the castle with him.; 8vo; 365 pages . John Murray hardcover
1938rif. 160069Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Good in Good dust jacket. 1938. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good condition book with Good condition dust jacket. Spine of book is slightly faded. Personal library plate on front endpage and pencil markings on front flyleaf. Very slight foxing. Dust jacket has a few worn edges. ; If you're looking for a book that is both whimsical and whimsical-tweaked look no further than Cardboard Castle by Percival Christopher Wren. This novel is about a young boy named Henry who is sent to live with his grandpa in a cardboard castle. From the very first page the reader is drawn into the story and is never able to put the book down. The characters are lovable and the writing is delightful.; 8vo; 311 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
1951rif. 1245451951 Editions Fleuve Noir - N°20 de la collection "Spécial Police" - 1951 - Edition originale - In-12 broché, couverture illustrée signée Gourdon - 222 pages
1999rif. 16073New York: One World/Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345426045 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed with "Thanks" no personalization by author Sterling Anthony directly on the front free endpaper. Signed books by Anthony Sterling are rather scarce; In Cookie Cutter Anthony Sterling tells the story of three generations of women in one family. Each woman faces her own set of challenges and dilemmas both big and small as she tries to find her place in the world. Cookie Cutter is a powerful and introspective novel that will appeal to fans of fiction classics such as The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird.; 8vo; Signed by Author . One World/Ballantine Books hardcover books
2001rif. 15066New York: St. Martin's Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312265840 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Janet Evanovich directly on the title page; Semi-retired mob guy Eddie DeChooch is caught trafficking contraband cigarettes through Trenton New Jersey. When DeChooch fails to show for a court appearance bond enforcement agent Stephanie Plum is assigned the task of finding him and dragging his decrepit ass back to jail. Not such an easy job it turns out since DeChooch has learned a lot of tricks over the years and isn't afraid to use his gun. He's already shot Loretta Ricci and left her for worm food in his shed. He wouldn't mind shooting Stephanie next; 8vo; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2008rif. 14624London: Penguin Group. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718153766 . A most handsome first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Sebastian Faulks directly on the title page. A desirable collectible for James Bond aficionados; When an Algerian drug runner is savagely executed Agent 007 is recalled to Paris from his sabbatical in Rome to shadow the mysterious Dr. Julius Gorner a greedy power-crazed pharmaceutical magnate. The glamorous Scarlett Papava is Bond's willing accomplice in this Cold War era thriller. Faulks picks up where Ian Fleming left off having Bond face dangers powerfully relevant to our own times; 8vo; Signed by Author . Penguin Group hardcover
1985rif. 22534Mattituck NY: Amereon House. Fine. 1985. Limited Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 088411872X . An attractive Amereon House edition limited to 80 copies in unread Fine condition; Berlin Escape Ian Fleming's compilation of three of his James Bond short stories consists of "Berlin Escape" "The Living Daylights " and "The Property of a Lady". Originally published in the 'Argosy' Magazine for Men. Volume 354 Number 6 June 1962; 8vo ; 126 2 pages . Amereon House hardcover books
1976rif. 160381London: Michael Joseph. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in very good condition with a nearly fine dust-jacket. The book is signed by the author on the front endpaper. The lettering on the spine is bright but the spine is cracked and slightly cocked. The dust-jacket has one small stain on back and the pages are tight and free of marks. The dust-jacket picture is designed by Chris Yates ; The novel follows the life of a teenage girl Isabel who is trying to come to grips with the death of her mother. Isabel is grappling with the loss trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs while also trying to navigate her relationship with her father. The novel explores Isabel's relationship with her mother and father and the various relationships that she forms within her community.; 8vo; 252 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1974rif. 160377New York Hagerstown San Francisco London: Harper & Row. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in near fine condition with a like condition dust-jacket. Volume is signed by the author on the title page. The book is tightly bound with no blemishes to the pages. There is a slight smudging of lettering on spine of book otherwise it is free of marks. The dust-jacket design is by Roy Kuhlman; Knockdown is a novel that tells the story of three friends-a boxer a wrestler and a boxer's trainer-whose lives intersect in a violent and unexpected way.; 8vo; 217 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover
1988rif. 160368London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first printing of the first edition in fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. There are no markings or blemishes to the book or pages. Author's signature is featured directly on the title page. The dust-jacket photograph is by Chris Yates; The Edge is a novel that tells the story of a group of people who live on the fringes of society. They are criminals addicts and the mentally ill and they are all trying to find a way to survive. The Edge is a fast-paced and exciting book that will leave you on the edge of your seat.; 8vo; 283 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1985rif. 160383London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in near fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. Signed and dated by author. The pages are clean and without blemishes. The design on the dust-jacket is by Chris Yates; In this suspenseful novel rookie FBI agent Anna Pigeon is assigned to investigate the break-in at a prestigious art museum. As she begins her investigation Anna quickly realizes that the perpetrator may be one of her own. With the help of her new partner Artie Anna races to solve the case before the perpetrator can strike again.; 8vo; 272 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1991rif. 160402London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket has no signs of shelf wear and has a "signed" sticker on the spine. The pages show no signs of wear and are tightly bound. Volume is signed by the author directly on the title page ; In Francis' novel Dick a depressed writer takes a job working at a small failing newspaper. Dick's hope is to save the paper and inspire its employees to comeback and be successful. Dick's colleagues especially the young talented intern challenge him to be his best and help the paper turn a corner. As Dick begins to see the paper's potential he begins to heal from his past and find his comeback.; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1988rif. 160398New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket is bright with bold colors and no blemishes. The pages show no sign of wear and are tightly bound. Volume is signed by the author; Hot money is the term used to describe the flow of cash in and out of countries often in response to changes in interest rates or currency values. This book is a narrative of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and the events that led up to it.; 8vo; 324 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1976rif. 160370New York Hagerstown San Francisco London: Harper & Row. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in fine condition in a nearly fine price-clipped dust-jacket. Volume is inscribed by the author with regards to previous owner on title page. The binding is tight and as new. The dust-jacket colors and illustrations are bold and bright designs by Dan Sneberger; This novel tells the story of a father and son who are both struggling with mental illness. In the Frame is a heartbreaking look at the ways that mental illness can affect families and the lengths that people will go to try and fix them.; 8vo; 230 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover books