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200814383Norwalk CT: Easton Press. As New. 2008. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition SIGNED by the author James Lee Burke. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; James Lee Burke winner of two Edgar Awards presents an action thriller of post-Katrina New Orleans as well as a a poignant account of courage and sacrifice. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather silk moiré end leaves distinctive cover design raised bands accented in real 22KT gold satin ribbon page marker gilded page edges long-lasting high quality acid-neutral paper sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author . Easton Press hardcover
1971160374New York Evanston San Francisco And London: Harper & Row. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in near fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. Book is signed by the author directly on title page. The book is slightly cocked with some discoloration to cover. There is a small scuff on the front of dust-jacket; the design of which is by Michael Silberman; Bonecrack is a novel set in the Nevada desert. It follows the story of a family whose lives are turned upside down after their home is destroyed in a wildfire. They must find new ways to survive in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.; 8vo; 201 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover
1993160390London: 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
1952160351London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1952. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition housed in an alike dust-jacket. A clean copy of Masters' second novel with tight binding ; Dust-jacket design by Peter Rudland. ; 8vo; 288 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
199029742London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 038541370X . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED by author Ian McEwan directly on the title page; This psychological thriller into the world of espionage and secrets of the heart is a startling departure from the usual for McEwan. The story is based on the actual but little known secret tunnel under the Soviet sector of Cold War Berlin which the British and Americans built in 1954 to gain access to the Russians' communication system; 8vo ; viii 231 1 pages; Signed by Author . Jonathan Cape hardcover
1922160045Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition book with Fair dust jacket. Dust jacket is missing sizeable piece on the spine and has some other slight tears and creases. Book itself is in Very Good condition with pencil marks on front flyleaf. ; The Great Prince Shan is a historical novel that tells the story of the last emperor of China Shan Tsung. Shan Tsung is a brilliant and charismatic ruler but he is also a ruthless and ambitious man. In the course of his life Shan Tsung faces many challenges including a rebellion led by his own son a massive invasion from the north and a series of natural disasters. Ultimately Shan Tsung is forced to abdicate his throne and flee the country.; 8vo; 303 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1923160543Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1923. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. There is some shelfwear visible to cover but the interior is clean and tightly bound; This mystery novel tells the story of Philemon Grimm an eccentric detective in late 19th century New York City. The Seven Conundrums is a collection of seven mystery cases that Grimm is assigned to solve.; B&W; 8vo; 277 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
192728064New York: George H. Doran Company. Very Good. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good first printing of the first edition with some fraying to the corners. The pages are discolored due to aging and some have separated from the binding; An affluent woman falls for a man while at her late grandfather's ranch. When Tom McNair is arrested for murder Kay Dowling's life is turned upside down and the journey to prove his innocence proves more dangerous than imagined ; 8vo; 372 pages . George H. Doran Company hardcover
1984160110San 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
1984160111San 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
1938160104London: 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
1938160069Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Good in Good dust jacket. 1938. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good condition book with Good condition dust jacket. Spine of book is slightly faded. Personal library plate on front endpage and pencil markings on front flyleaf. Very slight foxing. Dust jacket has a few worn edges. ; If you're looking for a book that is both whimsical and whimsical-tweaked look no further than Cardboard Castle by Percival Christopher Wren. This novel is about a young boy named Henry who is sent to live with his grandpa in a cardboard castle. From the very first page the reader is drawn into the story and is never able to put the book down. The characters are lovable and the writing is delightful.; 8vo; 311 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
199025292New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312042779 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear and chipping. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; The first Goldy Bear Mystery. Someone put rat poison in the coffee at the banquet and police have shut down Goldy's catering business until the matter is cleared up. Since this is Goldy's only source of income Goldy decides she'd better do a little sleauthing of her own; 8vo; vi 2-266 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1991160401New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 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 has no signs of shelf wear. The pages show no signs of wear and are tightly bound. The book is signed by author. ; The story follows the life of Francis a high school student who is diagnosed with cancer. Despite the odds Francis comes back to school and leads his team to the state championships.; 8vo; 320 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1998160393New 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
198825429Toronto Canada: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553052446 . A loverly first Canadian edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and ding to upper rear board in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George on the title page; Short listed for the Edgar Award. Elizabeth George has crafted a mesmerizing first novel a mystery of rich texture and driving psychological suspense which is also a superb detective story--guaranteed to place Thomas Lynley in the ranks of mystery's most famous detectives. from the dust jacket ; A Detective Thomas Lynley Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-305 306 2 pages; Assuming First Canadian because Toronto is the first city listed on the title page. Copyright page says that the First American and First Canadian Editions were printed simultaneously. -- Jeremy; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200525463New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399152970 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with cocked spine in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Kinsey Millhone's nineteenth excursion into the world of suspense and misadventure. S is for Silence is about Violet Sullivan disappearing on the annual Fourth of July fireworks display 34 years ago. For her daughter Daisy Violet's absence has never been explained or forgotten she now wants the solace of closure; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; x 1-374 pages; Signed by Author . A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199414648New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425241 . A beautiful first Trade edition/ first printing only preceded by a privately published Charnel House limited edition. In unread As New condition in alike dustjacket SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Dean Koontz' fictional study of both computer technology and serial killers. The story is centered around the protagonist Spencer Grant and his efforts to locate a mysterious woman named Valerie Keene and their attempts to evade death by a psychotic government agent; 8vo; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
198714461London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 022402499X . A very attractive first edition/first printing in Unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; McEwan's haunting tale of Stephen Lewis author of children's books who is experiences a parent's worst nightmare his only child three-year-old Kate is snatched from him on a Saturday morning trip to the supermarket. Winner of the 1987 Whitbread Prize; 8vo . Jonathan Cape hardcover
200414478New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1400061016 . A very handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket signed by the author Mark Winegardner on the title page; Mark Winegardner's authorized sequel to Mario Puzo's The Godfather. The lives of five very important men intersect as organized crime and national politics collide. Michael Corleone and Tom Hagan familiar figures to Godfather fans must delicately orchestrate the deal of a lifetime. This is their story but also the story of fathers and sons tradition and change survival and compromise; 8vo; xvi 430 2 pages; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover
1938160105London: 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
1963100086New York June 30 1963. 1963. Fine. - Over 125 words penned on both sides of her 7 inch high by 6-3/8 inch wide light blue-gray personal stationery. Dorothy Sands writes to Jean Dalrymple "Would that I were enough of a 'force' to be able to help you out on the hospitalization requirements!" "I took your letter to Angus Duncan who said that unfortunately the League of New York Theaters has insisted - against Equity's wish - to make it six months payment." "I also read the letter to Council many of whom were sympathetic some of course referred to the expense of an imported star etc. but agreed that there was no solution for the problem." Signed "Dorothy. Jean Dalrymple has circled Dorothy Sand's name in light red graphite at the top with a red check mark across the text indicating she'd read the letter. Folded for mailing else fine. <p>The American actress Dorothy Sands 1893-1980 was known for "Studio One" "Suspense" and "Pygmalion".<p>Jean Dalrymple 1902-1998 was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville appearing with James Cagney and Cary Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski Mary Martin Jose Iturbi Andre Kostalanetz Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943 serving as a board member producer and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951 Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. New York, June 30, 1963. unknown
1986160367New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in near fine condition with a fine condition dust-jacket. There is a faint amount of foxing on the top of the pages. Volume is tightly bound and features author's signature and inscription to previous owner; When eleven-year-old Jay wakes up one morning to find that his family has disappeared he knows something is wrong. He breaks into the house next door and finds his family there safe and sound but they can't explain what happened to everyone else. Jay and his family start to investigate and they soon realize that something is very wrong. They're the only ones left in their town and the town is full of strange dangerous things. Jay and his family must find a way to escape and find their families before it's too late.; 8vo; 317 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1993160389New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition housed in a dust-jacket of equal condition. Volume is signed by author. There are no signs of wear to the book or the dust-jacket; This is a book about a teenage girl who is trying to find out who she is and what she wants in life. She is also trying to figure out who her parents are and what their story is.; 8vo; 318 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199415269London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340553650 . A very beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike unpriced for export dust-wrapper; Seafire is the fourteenth James Bond novel by John Gardner with 007 going after billionaire Sir Maxwell Tarn who thinks he's the next Hitler. Captain Bond now works for MicroGlobe One rather than an ill M whom he visits to cheer up and keep informed of the plot. The global trail takes 007 to Puerto Rico via Spain Israel & Germany; 8vo . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover