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1963Best.-Nr. 2331141London: British Publications Inc 1963. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 0x0x0. Light general wear. 1963 Soft Cover. 95 pp. Includes: Editorial Note by M.J.L.; The Gaullist Republic by Raymond Aron; Hebrew Myths and Legends II by Robert Graves and Raphael Patai; Remembering Stalin by Walter Laqueur; A Woman on a Roof Story by Doris Lessing; Exploring the History of Africa by Roland Oliver; Walter Bagehot by R.H.S. Crossman; Fun with Fission by Nigel Dennis; In Defence of Cinema Art by Francis Wyndham; The Card-trick by Jorge Luis Borges; Conger by Ted Walker; Alone by Rod Stuart Pterandodon by Douglas Livingstone; To a Pomegranate Tree by T. Carmi; The End of the Affair by Sebastian Haffner; Going Into Europe IV; G.M. Young and His England by John Gross; Valery as Social Thinker by J.G. Weightman; Novels by Kathleen Nott; Letters; Authors. British Publications Inc paperback books
1924Best.-Nr. 160645Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. First US Edition. Cloth. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned pages throughout with few spots with foxing. Cracked spine along back flap. No Dust-Jacket. ; Saint Martin's Summer is a story of a young man's journey to find love and to find himself. Set in the summer of 1922 on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean the story follows the adventures of Rafael a young man from Madrid as he falls in love with the island and its people. Rafael is a talented artist and he finds solace and inspiration in the beauty of the island and the people he meets there. But Rafael's idyllic life is threatened when he is forced to flee Saint Martin in the midst of a political upheaval. He must find his way back to the island and he must find his way to his own heart.; 8vo ; 331 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1953Best.-Nr. 160650London: Hutchinson & Co Publishers LTD. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine first edition with very little discolration on cover. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner and has bookplate. Pages are clear and fresh. No dust-jacket. ; The Saga of the Sea follows the journey of a group of sailors as they navigate their way through dangerous seas in search of a new life. The characters are faced with difficult challenges including pirates storms and disease but they always persevere in their quest. The story is full of excitement and suspense and is sure to keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo ; 194 pages . Hutchinson & Co (Publishers) LTD. hardcover books
1945Best.-Nr. 160664Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1945. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st edition with red boards and black lettering. Fading on spine and very little shelfwear. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's The Birth of Mischief is a story of love adventure and mischief. It follows the mischievous Capitano De Filippo and his young apprentice Mischief. De Filippo is a pirate who is looking for new opportunities to plunder and Mischief is looking for new ways to get into trouble. The two embark on an adventure that takes them from Venice to the Middle East and back. Along the way they encounter all sorts of danger including pirates assassins and wild animals. In the end De Filippo and Mischief manage to outwit their enemies and find true love. This captivating story is full of humor and excitement.; 8vo; 308 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1922Best.-Nr. 160674New York - Paris: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1922. Hardcover. Very good edition with cracked spine and netting showing. Rare edition illustrated with scenes from the photoplay. Title page with illustrations ripped out. No dust-jacket. ; Captain Blood is a novel by Rafael Sabatini that tells the story of an Irishman Richard Sharpe who is forced into piracy after being falsely accused of murder. Sharpe becomes one of the most successful pirates of his era plundering ships and riches across the Caribbean.; 8vo ; 356 pages . Grosset & Dunlap hardcover books
1910Best.-Nr. 160648New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. Near fine edition with discolration on cover and fraying on spine. Edges are foxed and tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's Mistress Wilding is a story of a woman who has been reduced to slavery and is used by her cruel master for his own amusement. She is determined to find a way to escape and return to her own life.; 8vo ; 345 pages . Grosset & Dunlap Publishers hardcover books
Best.-Nr. 160661Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. N.D. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition black boards with red lettering. Some foxing on edge and shelfware present. No dust-jacket; This book is a tale of revenge and adventure set in a time of war. The protagonist Guy de Montfort is a young nobleman who is wrongly accused of treason and sent to prison. While in prison he meets a mysterious man named Fulke de Braose who tells him about a legendary weapon known as the Banner of the Bull. Fulke tells Guy that the weapon is a powerful artifact that can kill any enemy. Guy decides to break out of prison and find the Banner of the Bull. Along the way he encounters danger and challenges from his enemies. He eventually finds the weapon and uses it to defeat his enemies.; 8vo; 258 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1931Best.-Nr. 160644London: Hutchinson & Co. Publishers LTD. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good edition with foxing on pages and damaged back fly-leaf. Cloth covering is stained and discolored but in good condition otherwise. No Dust-jacket. ; The second in the Captain Blood Series the Captain returns in this adventure packed pirate novel. ; 8vo ; 287 pages . Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) , LTD. hardcover books
1930Best.-Nr. 160646Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1930. First US Edition. Hardcover. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and stamped fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; In The King's Minion a young man named Garin is enlisted by the king of France to kill the Duke of Burgundy who has been conspiring against the king. Garin travels to Burgundy and eventually finds himself in a deadly game of chess with the duke.; 8vo ; 443 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1929Best.-Nr. 160639London: The Readers Library Publishing Company LTD. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1929. Hardcover. Very fine Copy Right Edition 279 with minimal tanning on edges of pages and housed in a fine dust jacket with some discoloration from age. ; A thrilling story of love adventure and true patriontism during the laweless days of the french revolution From dust-jacket ; 8vo ; 189 pages . The Readers Library Publishing Company LTD hardcover books
1931Best.-Nr. 160673Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First US Edition. Hardcover. A near fine edition with black boards and red lettering. No dust jacket. Tanned edges and lettering worn off on spine. ; Captain Blood Returns is the sequel to Rafael Sabatini's 1887 novel Captain Blood. The novel retells the story of Captain Blood and his young friend Stephen Musgrave as they travel to South America to seek revenge on the man who ruined Blood's life.; 8vo ; 296 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1936Best.-Nr. 160676Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1936. First US Edition. Hardcover. Near fine edition with black boards and red lettering. No dust-jacket. Slight tear on spine exposing netting with tanned pasted down and foxing on edges. Former owner signature on fly-leaf. ; Captain Blood is a swashbuckling adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini. It tells the story of a young Englishman Richard Grenville who is kidnapped by a band of pirates and must figure out how to get himself and his friends out of a tight spot.; 8vo ; 240 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1931Best.-Nr. 160658Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Boardes are slightly faded with light shelf ware and discolored and minimally stained edges. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a brilliantly satirical and entertaining novel about a cynical and scheming nobleman who uses his wit charm and political skills to rise to the top of the French court.; 8vo; 420 pages . McClelland & Stewart Limited hardcover books
1925Best.-Nr. 160667Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1925. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st American edition with black boards and red lettering housed. No dust jacket. Slight cracking on spine and minimally tanned pages. Book plate of previous owner on back paste down. ; Carolinian is an epic tale of love adventure and revenge set in the lush and beautiful Carolinas in the early 1600s. The story follows the intersecting fates of Spain's greatest young nobleman Don Rafael de Córdoba and the beautiful fiery Englishwoman Lady Eleanor de Montfort. When Don Rafael is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the remote Spanish outpost of Santo Domingo Eleanor's determination to free him leads her on a dangerous journey across the Caribbean Sea and through the swamps of Carolina. Along the way she becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy and must use all her wit and courage to survive. In the end she triumphsbut at a cost that will forever haunt her.; 8vo; 411 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1921Best.-Nr. 160655New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Fine in Poor dust jacket. 1921. PhotoPlay Edition. Hardcover. Fine photo play edition S edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Housed in poor condition dust-jacket that has seperated but all pieces are present. ; Rafael Sabatini's Scaramouche is a one-of-a-kind adventure story an exciting and fast-paced tale of the romance and treachery of 16th century Europe. Born to a noble family in Spain Scaramouche is a fearless and witty young man who revels in his own freedom and disdain for social conventions. When the Bishop of Rome sends an embassy to Spain to negotiate peace between the Catholic and Protestant factions Scaramouche is chosen to travel with them as their entertainment. Along the way he becomes embroiled in a cunning plot to assassinate the Pope and must use all his wits and bravery to outwit his enemies.; 8vo ; 392 pages . Grosset & Dunlap hardcover books
1924Best.-Nr. 160640Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. Hardcover. Fine edition lightly tanned pages and stained edge. No dust jacket. Cracking present along front flap spine but in tact throughout. Slight ware on cover with minimal discoloration. ; Bardelys the Magnificent is the story of a magnificent horse who is so powerful and skilled that he is feared by all who know him. Born to a noble family Bardelys is raised to be the best horse possible. When Bardelys is just a young colt he is set to compete in a major horse race. Although he is the favorite to win Bardelys is challenged by a rival horse who is much faster and stronger. In the end Bardelys prevails demonstrating his incredible skills and dominance.; 8vo ; 286 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1923Best.-Nr. 160662Toronto: Thomas Allen. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1923. First Printing. Hardcover. A very good edition printed in Great Britain Red boards with spine tape and black lettering. Spine is cracked with netting showing. Stained and tanned pages. No dust-jacket. ; A thrilling adventure story set in fifteenth century Spain The Banner of the Bull is the exciting tale of a young man Ferdinando who is falsely accused of treason and exiled to a remote mountain fortress. Ferdinando must use all his cunning and strength to survive the harsh conditions and make his way back to his loved ones. Along the way he must outwit the treacherous guards and treacherous mountain villagers all the while fighting for his life and the life of his beloved daughter.; 8vo; 272 pages . Thomas Allen hardcover books
1928Best.-Nr. 160642London: Hutchison & Co Publishers LTD. Fine with no dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. Fine edition cover is in fine condition with almost no wear apparent. Flaps have tanning and slight staining on them with signature and book plate of previous owner on front fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; Bellarion the Fortunate is a historical novel set in the 12th century. It tells the story of Bellarion a boy who is accidentally chosen to become the king of Antioch. Bellarion must fight to keep his throne against enemies who want to take it away from him.; 8vo ; 445 pages . Hutchison & Co (Publishers) LTD. hardcover books
1934Best.-Nr. 160738Boston New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1934. First US Edition. Hardcover. A fine first edition housed in a very good dust jacket. Black boards with gilted red lettering. Pages are clean but slightly tanned throughout. DJ has multiple tears and wear on edges. ; This Swashbucking Adventure brought to you by Sabatini is full of mystery intrigue and romance! ; 8vo ; 323 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
Best.-Nr. 160670London: Hutchinson & Co. Near Fine with no dust jacket. N.D. First Printing. Hardcover. A new fine edition sage green boards with black letter. No dust-jacket. Spine has shelf wear. Pages are tanned and foxed throughout. ; Wilding is a novel set in the days of piracy and plunder on the high seas. The story follows the adventures of a young man Jack Aubrey as he searches for a ship and crew to join him in a quest for treasure. Along the way Jack meets a colorful cast of characters from the drunken and lecherous doctor Stephen Maturin to the brilliant but volatile captain Edward Vernon.; 8vo ; 288 pages . Hutchinson & Co hardcover books
1931Best.-Nr. 160657Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and faded spine lettering with very light tanning on edges. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a novel of adventure romance and conspiracies. Born to a family of low rank in the French court Scaramouche becomes one of the most daring and successful courtiers of Louis XIV. When war with England is declared Scaramouche rallies the French forces and becomes a leading figure in the war effort. In the course of the war he falls in love with the Lady De Winter the sister of a powerful English general. When the war ends Scaramouche is disgraced and outlawed by Louis. He sets sail for England where he hopes to rebuild his reputation and win back the Lady De Winter.; 8vo; 420 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1924Best.-Nr. 160638Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine revised edition with Illustrations small tearing on spine and discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and bookplate on inner front flap. No dust-jacket. ; Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition is a historical novel about the infamous Spanish Inquisitor Torquemada. The novel follows Torquemada's life from his childhood to his rise to power as the leader of the Spanish Inquisition. Torquemada is a ruthless and determined man and he uses his power to punish anyone who he believes has violated the Catholic Church's laws. The novel is full of action and suspense and it is sure to fascinate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 466 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1925Best.-Nr. 160666Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1925. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st American edition with black boards and red lettering housed in near fine restored dust jacket. Minimal tanning on fly leaf and edges. ; The Carolinian is a tale of love adventure and betrayal set in the fictional coastal town of Santa Rosa de Lima in the early 1800s. Against the backdrop of the American Revolution the novel tells the story of two very different people-a passionate young Spanish nobleman Don Carlos and an American widow Elizabeth-who are drawn together by fate and ultimately pitted against one another in a battle for power and love. Along the way they are joined by Don Carlos's friend the Loyalist captain Santiago; and Elizabeth's brother Dr. John a passionate doctor and naturalist. As the town falls into turmoil the four friends are forced to choose between their allegiances to country family and friend.; 8vo; 411 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books
1927Best.-Nr. 160669London: Hutchinson & Co. Fine with no dust jacket. 1927. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine uniform edition practically new with dark brown boards and gold lettering. No dust-jacket. Name and stamp on paste down. Top edge is gilded in gold. ; Anthony Wilding is the illegitimate son of the Earl of Westmorland and the woman who becomes his governess. When Anthony is nine his father dies and his mother remarries. His new stepfather an army officer takes Anthony away from his mother and sends him to boarding school in the colonies. Anthony rebels runs away and falls in with a group of gypsies. After a dramatic adventure Anthony returns to England and becomes a gentleman hunter.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 271 pages . Hutchinson & Co hardcover books
1945Best.-Nr. 160665Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1945. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st edition with red boards and black lettering housed in very good dust jacket with small tears and shelfwear. Minimal wear on pages and boards. ; is a children's book that tells the story of a group of animals who get into mischief and have fun.The Birth of Mischief is a children's book that tells the story of a group of animals who get into mischief and have fun. This book is perfect for children who love getting into trouble and having a good time.; 8vo; 308 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover books