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ref. 160541London And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The red boards show spots of discoloration and there is tanning and foxing to interior pages. An inscription to the previous owner is present on front endpage ; Also published as "The Yellow House" ; 8vo; 256 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover books
1904ref. 160529Boston: Little Brown & Company. Very Good. 1904. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. Volume is signed and dated by the previous owner on front endpage. There are small water stains on the back endpages. The cover shows wear with the spine being slightly cocked; ; B&W; 8vo; 320 pages . Little, Brown, & Company hardcover books
1974ref. 160378London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition housed in an equally impressive dust-jacket. This volume is warmly inscribed by the author to Terry and Jenny. There is some small staining on the front endpapers. The silver lettering on spine is clear and bright. The dust-jacket photography is courtesy of Chris Yates ; Knockdown is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of a father and son as they are forced to survive in a world where the rules have changed. After a virus has wiped out most of the population the father and son must use their skills and instincts to find food shelter and safety.; 8vo; 206 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
ref. 160263London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. Cover title and picture is smudged. Spine is loose. ; Madame is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. It tells the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to work in a household in Paris.; 18mo; 319 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover books
1965ref. 160384New York And Evanston: Harper & Row. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1965. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition in near fine condition with a dust-jacket of like condition The pages are clean and without blemishes. There is a small crease on the dust-jacket; The dust-jacket design is by Frederick Banbery; 8vo; 244 pages . Harper & Row hardcover books
1902ref. 160531London: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good-. 1902. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first edition first printing with loose boards and foxing present. The cover shows shelfwear and there are some discoloration lines on the spine. A previous owner's bookplate is displayed on the front pastedown ; ; B&W; 8vo; 304 pages . Ward, Lock, & Co. , Limited hardcover books
1998ref. 160393New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition with a dust-jacket of like condition. An attractive copy with no marks stains or tears. The dust-jacket is bright green with thirteen racehorses contrasting in red and black. Volume is signed by author on the half-title page; Collection of 13 short stories. ; 8vo; 287 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
ref. 160542Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover shows normal shelfwear with a slightly cocked spine. Pages 69-86 have creases from small fold to bottom corner. Volume is free of pen or pencil marks; Frontispiece by H. Weston Taylor ; 8vo; 314 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1969ref. 160380New York And Evanston: Harper & Row. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first American edition in near fine condition in a like condition dust-jacket. Volume is signed by the author directly on the title page. The lettering on the spine is faded but still clear. The dust-jacket has one small stain on back and the pages are tight and free of marks. The dust-jacket design is by Paul Spina ; This book is about a boy who is inquiring about the world around him.; 8vo; 219 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover books
1927ref. 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
1932ref. 160319Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Pen markings on title page. Bookplates have been removed from front and back endpages. Spine is cocked. The spine is cocked and there are pen markings on the title page and bookplates that have been removed from the front and back flyleaves ; -PRISONER tells the dramatic story of George Manley Jr. and the men and women he helps to free from the notorious Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York.The Man from Sing Sing is the story of George Manley Jr. one of the most celebrated and influential civil rights activists of the 20th century. A self-taught lawyer Manley crusaded tirelessly on behalf of the incarcerated using his skills and courtroom presence to expose the injustices of the criminal justice system. In 1952 he helped to free Frances Newton the last woman to be sentenced to prison in New York State. With the help of his colleagues Manley helped to reform Sing Sing the notorious prison in Ossining New York and helped to free thousands of inmates. The Man from Sing Sing is a powerful and stirring tale of human endurance determination and courage and a testament to the power of the human spirit.; 8vo; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1939ref. 160549London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket is bright yellow with illustration of gallows on the front. There are s some pencil marks on the front endpage and the binding is tight; ; 8vo; 255 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover books
1983ref. 160400London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first printing of the first edition in fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket has faint signs of shelf wear. The pages show no signs of wear and are tightly bound. Volume is signed by author; The Danger is a gripping novel about a group of high school friends who must grapple with the consequences of their reckless choices. As they enter their twenties the friends are still entangled in the drama of their teenage years. One of them has a new girlfriend; another is struggling with addiction; and yet another is fighting to make it as a musician in a competitive industry. The Danger asks: What happens when the pressure to succeed becomes too much; 8vo; 272 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
ref. 160309London New York Toronto: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. In addition to general shelfwear page 5 is torn and a few of the back pages are loose from the binding; In the 1920s a madman known only as The Black Watcher terrorizes the small town of Covington Indiana. The townsfolk are terrified of him but they don't know what to do about it. The Black Watcher is a shadowy figure shrouded in darkness who never speaks. He only leaves his mark--dead animals burned buildings and terrified people.One day the townsfolk stumble upon a manuscript that seems to shed light on the Black Watcher's motives. The manuscript reveals that the Black Watcher is a reincarnated spirit of a vengeful Indian warrior. The townspeople are finally able to put a stop to the Black Watcher but not before he has inflicted untold misery on Covington.; 18mo; 260 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover books
1908ref. 160535New York: Donald W. Newton. Good. 1908. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The pasted on illustration on cover has faded and shows age and wear. There are no marks on interior pages; however the boards are beginning to detach. There are a few stains on back cover; Alternatively titled "As a Man Lives" ; 8vo; 303 pages . Donald W. Newton hardcover books
1916ref. 160544Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1916. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The spine is loose and cocked; and the cover shows wear but the illustration and text are still clear. There are some pencil marks on the front endpaper with tanning to pages; This is the story of a charlatan one who uses his charm and wit to deceive others. He is a popular figure in the city but behind his facade is a man who is empty and alone. One day he meets a woman who challenges him to a game of chess. He knows that he can't win but he plays anyway. In the end she proves to be a more formidable opponent than he could have imagined and he is forced to face his own truths.; B&W; 8vo; 302 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
1992ref. 160396London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first 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 the author; The Driving Force by Francis is a young adult novel about a seventeen-year-old high school student named Aiden who is trying to figure out his place in the world. He is trying to find his passion and figure out what he wants to do with his life. Aiden is also trying to connect with his estranged father who lives in California.; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1992ref. 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
1987ref. 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
1917ref. 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 books
1974ref. 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 books
1995ref. 160394New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first printing of the first american edition in fine condition with a dust-jacket of like condition. The dust-jacket is bright with no blemishes except for an Autographed Copy sticker on the spine. The book is tight with no marks. Volume is signed by the author on title page; Edgar Award winner. Japan Adventure Fiction Association Prize winner. ; 8vo; 308 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1908ref. 160530New York: C. H. Doscher & Co. Very Good. 1908. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Illustrations on the cover have faded and show some agewear. There are pen marks including a previous owner's signature on thefront endpage. Foxing is present throughout. Author's name is misspelled "Philips" on cover but is spelled correctly on title page; Alternatively titled "As a Man Lives" ; 8vo; 303 pages . C. H. Doscher & Co. hardcover books
1993ref. 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 books
1938ref. 160311London: Hodder and Stoughton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1938. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition with near fine dust-jacket. There is a small bookseller's stamp on the front endpage. Otherwise volume is a clean tightly bound copy; The Colossus of Arcadia is a novel about a young man who travels to the ruins of the ancient city of Arcadia in order to find a treasure. Along the way he meets a group of people who are also looking for the treasure and he must choose between loyalty to his friends and his quest for the treasure.; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover books