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1937Best.-Nr. 011907London: Heinemann 1937. Book. G. Hardcover. Inscribed by Authors. 1st Edition. Mystery drama. Inscribed by the author on the FFEP: "Dearest Lilian / with love from The Writer Marie Belloc Lowndes". BOOK: Binding is sound no loose pages; blue boards are clean with fading to spine; gilt titles are tarnished with some loss; shelfwear abrasion and fading to edges & corners; rear board has 1cm tear at spine head hinge; middle of spine head has 1cm tear with associated fraying; one corner bump; slight spine cock; scattered foxing across the edges of the text-block and intermittently to the first & last few pages of text; uniform page browning. Photo on request. Heinemann Hardcover
1938Best.-Nr. 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
1913Best.-Nr. 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
1984Best.-Nr. 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
1913Best.-Nr. 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
1927Best.-Nr. 160082Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1927. Hardcover. An edition in very good minus condition. The front flyleaf has a pencil signature across the top and there is a small blue mark across the top of the front endpage. The cover shows minimal signs of wear; Miss Brown of X. Y. O. is a story about a girl who is sent to live with her uncle in a small town in New England. She is new to the town and is not sure what to do or where to go. She meets a lot of new people and learns a lot about the town and herself.; 8vo; 344 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1927Best.-Nr. 160083Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1927. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The front flyleaf has a large pencil signature and date across the middle. The binding is still very tight; Miss Brown of X.Y.O. is a story of a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt in a small town in Maine. She is excited to start her new life but soon discovers that the town is nothing like she imagined it would be. The people are strange and the scenery is bleak. Miss Brown of X.Y.O. must find ways to make new friends and uncover the secrets of her town in order to return home to her aunt.; 8vo; 344 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1984Best.-Nr. 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
1927Best.-Nr. 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
1905Best.-Nr. 160094Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1905. Hardcover. An edition in good condition with a previous owner's sticker on the front endpage. There is a small rip on the front flyleaf and the spine is becoming loose. The cover has some discoloration; After the death of her father fifteen-year-old Julia moves to a new town with her mother. There she meets a mysterious man named Mr. Sabin who seems to know a great deal about her. Julia is curious about Mr. Sabin and decides to find out more about him. She eventually discovers that Mr. Sabin is actually a fraud and that he is only pretending to know things about her. Julia is able to outwit Mr. Sabin and is able to return to her old life.; 8vo; 397 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932Best.-Nr. 160085London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. A cood condition copy with a slightly cocked spine. There is a fair amount of foxing on the pages but text is not obscured. There is an ink signature on the front endpage and some pencil marks on the front flyleaf; Moran Chambers smiled.; 8vo; 318 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1927Best.-Nr. 160081Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1927. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The front flyleaf has a sticker with a previous bookseller's conact information; The story of Miss Brown of X. Y. O. is a cautionary tale about the perils of believing in magic. The titular Miss Brown is a talented medium who is able to contact the dead but her faith in her abilities is tested when she is unable to contact her own mother who has recently died. Unable to accept that her mother is gone for good Miss Brown enters into a series of elaborate fantasies in which her mother is still alive. However when Miss Brown's friends and family start to question her mental health she realizes that her fantasies may have been a way of coping with the reality of her mother's death.; 8vo; 344 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932Best.-Nr. 160080London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. 1932. Hardcover. A clean copy in very good condition. The spine is slightly cocked and there is a minimal amount of discoloration on the cover. The front endpage has a sticker with a previous bookseller's conact information ; Moran Chambers is the new girl at school. She's friendly outgoing and the life of the party. But behind her smile is a dark secret. Moran is a werewolf.; 8vo; 318 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1938Best.-Nr. 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
1907Best.-Nr. 160213Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1907. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover has a slight wrinkle and the spine is slightly cocked. There is normal shelf wear otherwise. A previous owner's inscription is found in pen ink on the front flyleaf; The Malefactor is the story of a man who has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In order to prove his innocence he must find the true killer. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and realizes that the person he thought was his friend is actually working against him.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 304 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1924Best.-Nr. 160208Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1924. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition in a very good dust-jacket. There is some slight foxing and some blemishing to the endpages ; -PROPHETIn the future the Earth is a barren wasteland ruled by a totalitarian government that uses fear and propaganda to keep the people in line. The people have lost all hope until a young girl named April comes into possession of a mysterious book that tells of a powerful rebel named John. With the help of a group of brave friends April sets out on a journey to find John and overthrow the government. Along the way she must face danger betrayal and the harsh realities of the future. The Wrath to Come is an exciting and compelling adventure story that will leave readers eagerly waiting for the next installment.; 8vo; 355 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1906Best.-Nr. 160168Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover is clean with gilt lettering. There is some discoloration on the endpapers. A previous owner's inscription and small bookseller's sticker is found on the front flyleaf; Frontispiece by W. B. King ; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1928Best.-Nr. 160170Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1928. Hardcover. An edition in good condiiton with a slightly cocked spine. The cover is becoming loose and a previous owner's pencil signature can be found on the front flyleaf; The novel is set in the fictional Matorni Vineyard in the early 20th century. The story follows the intertwined lives of the Reynoldses a family of wine growers and the Vassals a family of Italian immigrants. The Reynoldses and the Vassals are at odds with each other but their conflicts are also the engine that drives the novel.; 8vo; 308 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
Best.-Nr. 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
1954Best.-Nr. 160233London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1954. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition in a dust-jacket of like condition. This is a tght clean copy with a small tear on the spine of the dust-jacket; Bhowani Junction is a novel by John Masters that tells the story of a family that moves to India in the 1950s and the challenges they face in trying to assimilate into a new culture. The family is made up of the father mother and their three children and they must learn to cope with a difficult often dangerous environment. The novel is full of adventure and it is a compelling story that will interest readers of all ages.; 8vo; 367 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
1925Best.-Nr. 160183London: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1925. Hardcover. A volume in very good condition housed in an equal dust-jacket. There are pencil markings on the front flyleaf. The copy itself is clean with some small wrinkles to the dust-jacket; Gabriel Samara is a young man who is trying to make sense of his life. He is searching for a purpose and a meaning in his life. He is also trying to find a way to connect with other people.; 8vo; 319 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Publishers hardcover
1919Best.-Nr. 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
1954Best.-Nr. 160232New York: The Viking Press. Near Fine. 1954. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition. Overall this is a tight clean copy; Masters spins an intriguing tale of love and betrayal in the fictional town of Bhowani Junction. As the novel opens a young woman named Nisha is walking home one evening when she is accosted by a stranger. He forces her into a nearby alley where he rapes her. Nisha barely escapes with her life but she becomes determined to find her attacker and make him pay. Years later Nisha has a son and decides to move to Bhowani Junction where she believes her rapist still lives. As she starts to make new friends in the town she begins to doubt her assumptions. Then one night Nisha's son is playing in the street when he is kidnapped by a group of men. Nisha quickly realizes that her attacker is one of the men responsible for her son's abduction. She races to find her son but it's too late. Nisha learns that her son was killed as a result of her rape and she is; 8vo; 394 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
Best.-Nr. 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
1976Best.-Nr. 160231Garden City: Doubleday & Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition with near fine dust-jacket. A clean copy; The Himalayan Concerto is a book about the life and music of John Masters. It tells the story of John and his orchestra and the incredible journey they took to play in the mountains of Nepal. Along the way they encountered wild animals treacherous terrain and a host of inspiring people. In the end the Concerto was a success and John and his orchestra became legends in the Himalayas.; 8vo; 374 pages . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover