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1954160233London: 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
199229805London: Jonathan Cape. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 022403572x . A handsome first printing of the first edition unobtrusive tear near spine end else unread Fine condition in Fine dust-wrapper.; Ian McEwan's tale about the encounter with two dogs by a young English couple who are honeymooning in a French mountain village in 1946. Fired by their ideals and passion for one another they plan an idyllic holiday only to encounter an experience of darkness so terrifying it alters their lives forever; 8vo ; iv 174 2 pages . Jonathan Cape hardcover
200522406London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0224072994 . An attractive first Impression of the first edition in Fine condition minor yellowing to page edges SIGNED by author Ian McEwan directly on the title page; McEwan's novel follows Henry Perowne through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. From plans to play a game of squash visiting his elderly mother and cooking dinner for his family things turn worse after a minor traffic accident leading to an unsettling confrontation; 8vo ; iv 279 1 pages; Signed by Author . Jonathan Cape hardcover
198815353Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition SIGNED by AUTHOR John Mortimer; Mortimer author of Rumpole of the Bailey tells the story of Molly Pargenter who is in Tuscany at her villa the Summer's Lease with her husband three daughters and father. A blend of of social satire and mystery culminating in a disturbing climax. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxii 287 3 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
1906160007Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in nearly fine condition with minor rubbing to the spine. A previous owner's name is inked on the front flyleaf; Oppenheim's book is a narrative history of the world from the Big Bang to the present day. It addresses a variety of topics including science politics and culture. The book is dense and detailed but Oppenheim's writing is engaging and easy to follow.; B&W Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 305 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160507London New York And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. There is gilt lettering on the cover and spine. The exterior is clean with light general shelfwear. The interior has foxing and pages are stiff; The story of George Webber a self-made millionaire who was born into poverty and rose to become one of the wealthiest men in the world. Webber's story is a reminder that hard work and determination can lead to success.; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
160481London And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good-. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The cover shows signs of sunning and fading. The spine is loose and there is some tanning to the pages ; -PRINCEValentine is the Prince of Sinners the most notorious outlaw in all of England. He's a loner preferring to ply his trade alone and live off the plunder he takes from the rich and the poor. But when Valentine meets Rose a runaway girl with a heart of gold he can't help but fall for her.Valentine is determined to protect Rose from the criminal underworld and get her out of the city. But his efforts quickly unravel when he realizes that Rose is in way over her head. Can Valentine save her before it's too late; 8vo; 256 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
160537London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. A very good undated edition. The orange boards are a little loose with some discoloration to spine. The pages are tanned and there are a few pencil marks to front endpage ; ; 8vo; 277 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160528London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. A very good edition. The cover is clean with a small dent to back board. The interior pages are slightly tanned with a previous owner's signature on front pastedown. The volume bears no stated date; Ambrose Lavendale is a diplomat who is entrusted with negotiating a peace treaty between two warring factions. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics while trying to keep the peace.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1916160544Boston: 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
1904160529Boston: 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
160546London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good condition. The red boards are clean with some tanning to endpages ; ; 8vo; 318 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
1923160167Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1923. Hardcover. Very Good- condition. Spine is slightly cocked and there is a small tear to the top cover. Pages are clean. ; Frontispiece by W. B. King ; 8vo; 311 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160539London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the page edges and throughout novel and normal shelfwear to cover ; ; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1904160479New York: Dood Mead and Company. Very Good. 1904. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover is brightly illustrated with slight amount of shelfwear. The binding is tight and the pages are clean. There is a signature of a previous owner on the front pastedown; When she was just a girl Gwen's sister was brutally murdered. Now a woman Gwen is a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Her latest case is a puzzling one: a series of anonymous letters that threaten to expose a powerful politician's dark secrets. Gwen is sure she can solve the case but the more she investigates the more she realizes that someone wants her to stop. When Gwen's mentor and friend is killed she knows she has to find the killer. But who can she trust As Gwen starts to unravel the secrets of the letter writer she realizes that the person behind the threats may be someone she thought she knew--her sister's killer.; B&W; 8vo; 333 pages . Dood, Mead and Company hardcover
1938160311London: 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
160521London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. N.D. Hardcover. A very good edition with a very good dust-jacket. The illustrations on the dust-jacket are bright with small chips near spine. The book has stamp on front endpage and title page. There is some foxing and marking throughout. ; The Exploits of Pudgy Pete & Co. is a children's book about a group of animals that go on adventures. The animals are all overweight and go on adventures to try to lose weight. The book is written in a rhyming style and is intended for children.; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160516London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good-. N.D. Hardcover. A first edition in very good- condition. The cover shows wear and age. The interior pages have some foxing tanning and pen marks. This volume is sIgned and dated August 1930 by previous owner; In the vein of The Odyssey and The Iliad The Fortunate Wayfarer tells the story of a man who is thrust into a series of adventures after being shipwrecked on an unknown island. Along the way he meets a variety of characters some helpful some not and must outwit and defeat them all in order to return to civilization.; 8vo; 310 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1929160515Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1929. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition. A very clean copy free of any interior marks. The slightest amount of wear is visible on the spine; ; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1926160011Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1926. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition with general shelfwear to the volume; The Golden Beast is a novel about a young girl who is taken from her family and placed in a boarding school run by a mad scientist. The scientist believes that the girl whom he calls Beast has extraordinary powers and must be kept secret. The girl struggles to survive in a hostile and dangerous environment and she must use her powers to protect herself and her friends.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 298 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160519London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. A very good undated edition. The binding is loose and the cover shows some wear. There is foxing present throughout text with spine slightly cocked ; The Golden Web is the story of a young girl who is desperately searching for her father. She is trying to find him in different parts of the world but she is never sure if he is alive or dead. She meets different people who help her in her search but she is never sure if they are truthful. The Golden Web is a mystery novel that is full of suspense.; 8vo; 320 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1908160033Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1908. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good copy. Spine has slight rubbing and wear. Ink signature on title page. Otherwise very good reading copy. ; The Great Secret is a novel about a young girl who discovers a magical world hidden from her. She must choose between staying in the magical world or returning to her everyday life.; Black and White Lithograph ; 8vo; 293 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1916160041Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition book with slight rubbing of edges. Dust jacket in Good condition with small tears in upper front and back corners. Slight tear in back of dust jacket too. ; The Kingdom of the Blind is a novel about a blind man named Reginald who is banished from his home because he is blind. He travels to different kingdoms and meets different people including a princess who is also blind. The kingdom that Reginald ends up living in is the least popular of the kingdoms he visits and he is persecuted by the people there. However he is able to find happiness in his new home.; Black & White; 8vo; 305 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1908160505Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1908. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition. The clear black and white illustrated cover is clean. The book is tightly bound with a previous owner's signature on front endpaper; Collection of stories published between October 1907 and August 1908 in "The Cosmopolitan" ; B&W; 8vo; 278 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160319Boston: 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