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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
1955rif. 15706New York: Random House 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First printing. Spy thriller set in Greece during World War II. Very nice copy with review slip and author photo laid in. Random House hardcover
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
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
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
2006rif. 14688London: Puffin Books. As New. 2006. Limited Signed Edition; First Printing. Softcover. The complete softcover 3-volume set of this Limited/Signed edition in slipcase. As New condition never taken out of original shrinkwrap. The set includes SilverFin Blood Fever and Double or Die. Added Bonus: The recently published 2007 fourth volume Hurricane Gold also in As New condition. All volumes SIGNED by author Charlie Higson; The four volumes of the Young Bond Collection chronicle James Bond's early days as a boarding student at Eton in the 1930's beginning when he was an inquisitive thirteen-year-old. The latest installment Hurricane Gold follows young Bond to Mexico where he fights sinister villains and embarks on a deadly chase through the jungle. In the style of the Ian Fleming's legendary novels Higson brings to life the early days of her Majesty's most famous spy "007" ; Young Bond; Vol. 1/4/2026; 8vo; Signed by Author . Puffin Books paperback books
1927rif. 160476Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition. Boards are red cloth with black spine lettering. There is a small amount of shelfwear and a signature of a previous owner on the front endpaper; ; 12mo; 223 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1934rif. 160005Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1934. Hardcover. Published in Great Britain under the title of "The Bank Manager." This good edition has a slight bend of the spine. There are small amounts of fraying at the front right corner and top of spine. There is also some wear on the bottom of spine where publisher is printed; When Dr. John Forbes Nash Jr. is diagnosed with a terminal disease he is determined to spend his remaining days doing what he loves: solving puzzles. Nash embarks on a creative journey that takes him to some of the world's most renowned mathematicians and scientists including Einstein and Gödel in an effort to prove his theory that the universe is based on patterns.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 311 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
2002rif. 14549New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446531332 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks on the title page. Surprisingly scarce in signed collectible condition; As the storm is approaching the small coastal village of Rodanthe North Carolina two people with shattered lives search shelter and comfort but set off emotions that go well beyond the duration of the storm. Basis for the movie starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane; 8vo; x 212 2 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
1951rif. 1245451951 Editions Fleuve Noir - N°20 de la collection "Spécial Police" - 1951 - Edition originale - In-12 broché, couverture illustrée signée Gourdon - 222 pages
2008rif. 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
1971rif. 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
1993rif. 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
1952rif. 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
1990rif. 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
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
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
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