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1996ref. 26433New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket; In the Monkey's Fist William Pease tells the story of a man his wife and their young daughter who are kidnapped by a violent band of mountain men. Forced to flee for their lives the family must use all of their ingenuity and strength to make their way through uncharted territory and hostile tribes in order to escape. Along the way they face peril at every turn but they also find friendship and hope. This harrowing tale is full of suspense adventure and heart-wrenching moments.; 8vo; 358 pages . Viking hardcover
1996ref. 33518New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A superb first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In 1892 William D. Pease and his wife Sarah set off from their home in Northampton Massachusetts on a journey to the Amazon rainforest. It was an arduous journey made all the more difficult by the fact that the Peases were not equipped for the journey. They relied on the kindness of strangers and their courageousness and resilience made the trip possible.The Monkey's Fist is the result of their expedition. It tells the story of the Peases' journey their encounters with the native people of the Amazon and their struggles to survive in a wild and hostile environment. It is a story of endurance courage and determination and it is a testament to the power of human imagination and spirit.; 8vo; FSA . Viking hardcover
1909ref. 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
1909ref. 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
1910ref. 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
1910ref. 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
1913ref. 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 books
1913ref. 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 books
1913ref. 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
1913ref. 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
2002ref. 25718New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446527297 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; Two brothers steal three million dollars from an abandoned bank account. But when they do they quickly realize that they've got more on their hands than they bargained for ; 8vo; vii viii-x xi-xiv 1-481 482 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
1930ref. 160508Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition in very good condition. Volume features attractive black text against red boards. There are some pencil marks in top corner of front pastedown; otherwise free of marks and very clean interior ; The Million Pound Deposit is a mystery novel that follows the investigation of a robbery at a bank. The novel is set in the 1920s and follows the police investigation as they try to find the person responsible.; 8vo; 316 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
2002ref. 25718New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446527297 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; Two brothers steal three million dollars from an abandoned bank account. But when they do they quickly realize that they've got more on their hands than they bargained for ; 8vo; vii viii-x xi-xiv 1-481 482 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
1930ref. 160508Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition in very good condition. Volume features attractive black text against red boards. There are some pencil marks in top corner of front pastedown; otherwise free of marks and very clean interior ; The Million Pound Deposit is a mystery novel that follows the investigation of a robbery at a bank. The novel is set in the 1920s and follows the police investigation as they try to find the person responsible.; 8vo; 316 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1941ref. 160520Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1941. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition first printing in dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket illustrations are bright with small chips near spine. The book is clean tightly bound and free of marks ; Jacket drawing by George F. Kelley ; 8vo; 264 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1941ref. 160520Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1941. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition first printing in dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket illustrations are bright with small chips near spine. The book is clean tightly bound and free of marks ; Jacket drawing by George F. Kelley ; 8vo; 264 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1998ref. 45323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1998ref. 45323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1998ref. 25631New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385316585 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author John Lescroart; In The Mercy Rule John Lescroart brings to life the story of Special Agent Tom Cotton who after a brutal murder is assigned to investigate the case. As Cotton uncovers the secrets of the victim's life he begins to question the justice system and the way that it operates. Cotton's fight for justice takes him on a journey that will test his moral convictions and his courage to do what is right.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1998ref. 25631New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385316585 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author John Lescroart; In The Mercy Rule John Lescroart brings to life the story of Special Agent Tom Cotton who after a brutal murder is assigned to investigate the case. As Cotton uncovers the secrets of the victim's life he begins to question the justice system and the way that it operates. Cotton's fight for justice takes him on a journey that will test his moral convictions and his courage to do what is right.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1982ref. 122949New York: Macmillan. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 002535390x . Review copy with publisher's printed slip laid in. A bit of tape on verso of jacket; This book is about a young boy who is trying to figure out a code that will allow him to make a new menu for his restaurant.; 8vo; 216 pages; $6.00 . Macmillan hardcover books
1982ref. 122949New York: Macmillan. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 002535390x . Review copy with publisher's printed slip laid in. A bit of tape on verso of jacket; This book is about a young boy who is trying to figure out a code that will allow him to make a new menu for his restaurant.; 8vo; 216 pages; $6.00 . Macmillan hardcover
2006ref. 26012London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007212097 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; The Mentor is a story about a man named Jackson who is trying to find his place in the world. He finds himself in a difficult situation where he is being forced to move from one place to another. Jackson is then given the opportunity to be a mentor to a young man named Theo. Theo is a bright young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jackson is able to help Theo find his place in the world and help him find his identity.; 8vo; 391 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2006ref. 26012London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007212097 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; The Mentor is a story about a man named Jackson who is trying to find his place in the world. He finds himself in a difficult situation where he is being forced to move from one place to another. Jackson is then given the opportunity to be a mentor to a young man named Theo. Theo is a bright young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jackson is able to help Theo find his place in the world and help him find his identity.; 8vo; 391 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
2009ref. 25428New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525950753 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by the author Meg Gardiner on the title page; This book is about a woman named Meg who is obsessed with collecting memories. She spends her days going through old photo albums letters and anything else she can find related to memories. Some of the memories she collects are happy and some are sad but she is never able to forget them. One day she finds a box full of old memories that she had forgotten about. The memories make her realize that she should stop collecting memories and start living them.; 8vo; 354 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
