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198542389Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674563751 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in an alike dust-jacket; The ties of kinship law and affection that bound the medieval family members together; 8vo; 227 pages; FSA . Harvard University Press hardcover
200825060London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529356 . A captivating first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; is a story about a young boy who has a talent for math and science. When his teacher assigns a project to find the Fibonacci sequence in a set of numbers Dante is intrigued and decides to try and figure it out himself. He soon becomes obsessed with the sequence and the mysteries it holds. Along the way he meets a colorful cast of characters who help him learn more about himself and the world around him.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 406 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
201125062London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529372 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When sixteen-year-old rebellious Willow falls for the enigmatic and alluring Gabriel she never expects to be drawn into an underworld of dark secrets and dangerous desires. As her love for Gabriel intensifies Willow finds herself entangled in a world of magic forbidden love and deadly revenge.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
200825063London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050233 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on title page; In a future world where the environment is ailing a group of scientists have created a genetically modified plant that can heal the earth. However when the plant escapes and begins to grow wild they have to fight to keep it from killing everything in its path.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 437 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
200625061London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050179 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When his father is killed fourteen-year-old David is banished from his family and his home in Scotland to live with his estranged grandfather on a remote Scottish island. David is determined to find his father's killer and when he discovers a smuggling ring operating on the island he is certain he has found his opportunity. With the help of a local girl and a smuggler David sets out to catch the criminals and bring them to justice.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
200725064London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405092122 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; The Promised Land tells the story of a young boy named Eli who sets out on a journey to find a new land that he has been told by his faith is waiting for him. Along the way Eli faces many challenges but he never loses faith in what God has promised him. In the end Eli finds his promised land and is able to live in peace and harmony with the people there.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
200725066London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050225 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with small to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; The Seventh Sacrament is an atmospheric and suspenseful novel that follows the lives of five people as they all try to figure out what happened to a missing girl. As the mystery unfolds the characters begin to question their own beliefs and the boundaries of life and death. This novel is subtly written but packs a punch as it examines the fragile balance between faith and reason.; 8vo; 419 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
200325528London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405000473 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED and Inscribed "Ciao!" by author David Hewson directly on the half title page; A riveting thriller filled with sinister secrets that has the police in an investigation that goes far beyond just a killing; 8vo; viii 2-360 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
199830853New York: Putnam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143769 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In the tradition of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey Flight of Eagles tells the epic story of the great Maclean clan. Through the eyes of a young boy we follow the Macleans as they fight in the First World War and then navigate the treacherous aftermath. In this sweeping saga we see the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.; 8vo; 328 pages; FSA . Putnam hardcover
200814418London: Puffin Books. As New. 2008. Limited Signed Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0141384514 . First edition first printing limited to 2000 copies in As New condition SIGNED by author Charlie Higson. With Young Bond "Signed by the author" sticker page edges stained in red; Charlie Higson's 5th Young Bond novel Her Majesty's secret agent James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s. By Royal Command sees him flee from Eton to Austria in doing so he must leave behind everything he knows with only a beautiful - and dangerous - girl by his side; 8vo; Signed by Author . Puffin Books hardcover
200614688London: Puffin Books. As New. 2006. Limited Signed Edition; First Printing. Softcover. The complete softcover 3-volume set of this Limited/Signed edition in slipcase. As New condition never taken out of original shrinkwrap. The set includes SilverFin Blood Fever and Double or Die. Added Bonus: The recently published 2007 fourth volume Hurricane Gold also in As New condition. All volumes SIGNED by author Charlie Higson; The four volumes of the Young Bond Collection chronicle James Bond's early days as a boarding student at Eton in the 1930's beginning when he was an inquisitive thirteen-year-old. The latest installment Hurricane Gold follows young Bond to Mexico where he fights sinister villains and embarks on a deadly chase through the jungle. In the style of the Ian Fleming's legendary novels Higson brings to life the early days of her Majesty's most famous spy "007" ; Young Bond; Vol. 1/4/2026; 8vo; Signed by Author . Puffin Books paperback
200825115London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007252676 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Hill's novel tells the story of Robert a man who is afflicted with a terminal disease. He is determined to find a cure and travels the world in search of the best doctors and treatments. Along the way he meets many interesting people and his journey leads him to some surprising discoveries.; A Daziel & Pascoe Novel; 8vo; 535 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
197126245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover
199426247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
199026248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
200126249New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0002258463 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Dialogues of the Dead is a novel set in the near future in which the dead have become a dominant force in society. The novel follows the lives of two people a woman and a man who are struggling to find a place in a world where the dead are king.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 453 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200425529London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 000712340X . A lovely first British edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with light edgewear. Includes original blue wraparound band. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Good Morning Midnight is a heartwarming story about two people who are very different but find a common ground in their love for books. The story follows Maurice a librarian who is retired and Beth a young woman who is a stay-at-home mom. Over the course of a year they become friends and share books and stories. Beth is amazed at the depth of Maurice's knowledge and the breadth of his library. She is also surprised to find that Maurice has a great deal of experience and knowledge about life outside of the library. As they share books and stories they learn more about each other and develop a close friendship.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 407 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200925116London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007252706 . An elegant first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust jacket with light edgewear and "Signed by the Author" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Midnight Fugue is a beautifully written book that takes the reader on an emotional journey. Hill takes the reader on a journey through the lives of three characters; Reginald his mother and his sister. Each character has their own story to tell and together they create a powerful and moving work of art. The characters are well written and their stories are interesting making Midnight Fugue an enjoyable read. The plot is well developed and the ending is satisfying. Overall Midnight Fugue is a well written and powerful book that is sure to leave a lasting impression.; A Dalziel & Pascoe Novel; 8vo; 362 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199826251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199426252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199226253New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301316 . A bright first edition in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and light vertical crease to rear; At first Reginald Hill's life was unremarkable. He worked as a laborer and raised a family. But then in the year 20xx Reginald is suddenly recalled to life. He is confused and scared but he is determined to find out what happened to him and to return to his family. Reginald is helped by a woman who also has been recalled to life and they work together to find out what happened to the world and to their loved ones. Reginald and the woman are joined by others who have been recalled and they all work together to find a way to return the world to normal.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 359 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
200525900New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060820810 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on a special bound in signature page; After the death of his mother eight-year-old Reginald Hill moves with his father to a new house in the country. The house is strange and Reginald soon realizes that there are things going on in the house that no one will tell him about. As he gets to know the people in the house Reginald begins to realize that they are all connected in some way he can't understand. He also starts to realize that the house is haunted.; 8vo; 470 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199626254New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312717 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Very Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; In this beautifully written and haunting novel Reginald Hill tells the story of a family coping with tragedy. When their father passes away the family is forced to face their grief head on. They must find a way to move on and find comfort in each other. The Wood Beyond is a story of love loss and resilience.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 358 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
200725068London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First thus; First Printing. Hardcover. 1845295811 . A most attractive first thus edition in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated by author Suzette A. Hill directly on the title page; A Load of Old Bones takes a nostalgic romp through a mythical 1950s Surrey where murky deeds and shady characters abound ; 8vo; 8-207 208 pages; Signed by Author . Constable hardcover
200925069London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 184529937X . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED lined and dated by author Suzette A. Hill directly on the title page; Bone Idle is the third novel featuring the Reverend Francis Oughterard vicar of St. Botolph's and genteel murderer of parishioner Mrs. Elizabeth Fotherington. So far eluding arrest but with fears of imminent exposure he is in the grip of his blackmailing pal the shady Nicholas Ingaza who forces him to steal a valuable figurine of a prancing pig from collector Claude Blenkinsop. from the dust wrapper; 8vo; vi 266 pages; Signed by Author . Constable hardcover