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197143517Gambit 1971. 1971. Very Good-/Very Good- owner's name fep dust-jacket minor edgewear; The study of an early model of the American political machine and its mechanics under two Royal governors; 361 pages . Gambit, 1971, unknown
196742342Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Near Fine first printing of the first edition thta is lightly edgeworn in a price-clipped Very Good dust-jacket that is scuffed and worn around the trim; At the time of the Castro Revolutionary Government takeover in Cuba Professor Zeitlin and his wife conducted a series of interviews withCuban workers to explore their attitudes toward the Cuban revolution. 'This book is a result of those intervie; 8vo; 306 pages; FSA . Princeton University Press hardcover
200020225New York: Soho. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1569471932 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Qiu Xiaolong directly on the title page; The introduction of Inspector Chen Chao the up-and-coming chief inspector of the Shanghai Police Bureau determined to prove his worth. His first case is the murder of a National Model Worker a poster girl for the socialist ideal but Chen unearths another less seemly side of Guan Hongying. Winnner of the Anthony Award for best first novel in 2001; Inspector Chen Chao; 8vo; Signed by Author . Soho hardcover
1969120677New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Fading to very bottom edge of front board otherwise Fine; This book is about a spy who is trying to stop a war between two countries.; 8vo; $5.00 . Doubleday 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
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
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
1958biblio12500<p>First edition first printing of the first novel by this author. Light edge wear. Someone tape repaired a 1/2 inch tear that ends in a 1/4 inch deep V chip on the front dustjacket panel at the edge of the spine. Tape reinforcement to the head of the spine as well. Earlier owners name on the first free end page. Price clipped otherwise in very good / good condition.</p> Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
199926537New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684852624 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The book Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate by Woodward tells the story of the Watergate scandal from the perspective of the five presidents who were in office during the time it took place. The book provides a detailed look at the events that led to Watergate and the subsequent cover-up as well as the lasting effects it has had on American politics.; 8vo; 592 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199525976New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176679 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with little staining/tanning to page edges in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; In Choke Stuart Woods introduces readers to a new hard-hitting thriller series set in the world of professional bull riding. This debut novel follows the story of Jeb Stuart a rodeo star turned bull rider who finds himself in over his head when he is drafted to compete in the Professional Bull Riders' PBR prestigious World Finals. As Jeb struggles to stay on top of his game he comes up against some of the toughest competition in the world including seasoned veterans and some of the most dangerous bulls in the sport.With a fast-paced plot and page-turning suspense Choke is the perfect novel for fans of thrillers like The Hangman's Daughter and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199425978New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177152 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lighly soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; In Dead Eyes Stuart Woods takes the reader on a chilling journey through the aftermath of a brutal murder. In a small town in New Hampshire people are afraid to go out at night and the only light that shines through the darkness is the light of the sun that never sets. When a body is found hanging from a tree in the woods the residents of the town are convinced that the killer is still out there and they are right. The body is that of the town's deputy sheriff and it is quickly determined that he was killed because he was investigating the murder of the town's schoolteacher. The town is in shock and the only person who seems to be able to cope is the town's mayor who is also the father of the schoolteacher. As the investigation progresses it becomes clear that the killer is a deranged man who is obsessed with the schoolteacher. The townspeople are terrified and they are not the only ones.; 8vo; 303 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199425982New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177764 . A first edition/first printing Fine condition with age-toned pages in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page.; When his mother dies seventeen-year-old Holden Caulfield is sent from New York to live with his father in California. Holden is a rebellious and defiant young man and he doesn't care for the hot dry climate. He spends his days wandering the streets of LA smoking pot and listening to music. One day he meets a group of boys who invite him to join their gang. Holden is reluctant at first but he eventually succumbs and becomes involved with a life of crime. He is soon caught up in a dangerous world of drugs sex and violence. Holden is determined to break free and find his place in the world but it is difficult to escape the grip of his past.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199220206New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060177764 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike slightly rubbed dust-jacket. A nice copy; In Heat Stuart Woods tells the story of Jack Reacher a nomadic loner who wanders the country looking for work. When the military arrests Jack for unspecified reasons he's forced to go on the run. With the help of a sympathetic female officer and a veteran who helps Jack plan his escape Jack eventually makes his way to Canada where he meets a sympathetic refugee who helps him hide from the FBI. Eventually Jack is able to return to the United States and clear his name.; 8vo; FSA . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199525983New York: HarperCollinsublishersP. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177756 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; When two strangers are stranded on an uninhabited island the only connection they have is their shared sense of humor. As they explore their new surroundings they learn more about themselves and each other and begin to fall in love.This sweet romantic story will leave you feeling grateful for the connections we make with people we barely know.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsublishersP hardcover
200025984New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399146644 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods on the title page; WoodsThe novel follows a group of people as they are targeted by a serial killer who leaves body parts around the city. With the help of the police the group tries to piece together the clues to find the killer before they strike again.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199325985New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177144 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with tanned pages and lightly bumped lower corners in Fine dust jacket with small nick to upper spine else Fine. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly Los Angeles Times is a brilliantly written suspenseful novel about a Hollywood producer's obsession with the truth about his sister's death.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199331648New York: Harper Collins. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177144 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light rubbing and minor edgewear; In this novel Stuart Woods sets the stage for a future Hollywood where the entertainment industry is controlled by a few powerful men. The book follows the lives of three Hollywood insiders as they navigate the treacherous waters of the entertainment industry.; 8vo; 329 pages; FSA . Harper Collins hardcover
199820071New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060191813 . First edition/first printing in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket area of light discoloration to paste down SIGNED inscribed and dated 9/10/99 by Stuart Woods directly on the title page. Limited edition statement: "From a limited edition of 150 copies printed and bound especially for friends of the author this and every other copy has been numbered 001 so that everyone may have a low number."; After losing a sexual-harassment lawsuit forcing her to retire from the military Major Holly Barker age 37 finds herself the deputy chief of police in Orchid Beach Florida. Not long after she arrives a colleague and another associate are brutally murdered. Alone and an outsider who doesn't know who to trust Holly finds a most unlikely partner - Daisy a smart Doberman who quickly becomes her protector ; Holly Barker; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200025992New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060191872 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods on the title page; In The Run Stuart Woods tells the story of a man who is trying to outrun his demons. John Rider has been through a lot in his life and is now a fugitive from the law. He is trying to find a way to put his past behind him and start fresh but it is hard when the memories keep haunting him. Rider is running from the police and from his past but he is also running from his own demons. He is running from his own fears and his own doubts. But in the end Rider find that running is the only way to find peace.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
199920073New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0060191821 . First edition/later printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket showing only little traces of use. SIGNED inscribed and dated 9/10/99 by author Stuart Woods directly on the half-title page; Stone Barrington former cop turned lawyer turned investigator fears the brilliant killer he and ex-partner Dino Bacchetti are searching for may be someone he'd put in prison years before. To complicate matters Stone's former love Arrington Carrington now Mrs. Vance Calder resurfaces and causes trouble with the new woman in Stone's life a lovely but dangerous Mafia princess ; Stone Barrington; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
197853047New York: St. Martin's. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1978. Hardcover. 0312275870 . An edition in Very Good condition that shows some edgewear around the spine edges and corners and a round blue sticker on the front flyleaf in a Very Good- dust-jacket that is worn mostly from soil spots and scuffing; In Exit Murderer Woods tells the story of a woman who has a dark secret: she killed her husband. For years she's managed to keep her secret hidden but her carefully constructed life starts to crumble when she's implicated in his death. Forced to face her past she must choose between staying safe or risking everything to find justice.; 8vo; 190 pages; TBC; . St. Martin's hardcover
1984120751New York: New American Library. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Light Source is a novel written by Bari Wood. It tells the story of a young woman Lily and her brother Zach who move to a small town in upstate New York to live with their mother after their father's death. Lily is searching for a new light in her life and Zach is trying to find his place in the world. They both find solace in each other but when Lily begins to experience unexplained seizures Zach is forced to face the demons of his own past.; 8vo; $6.00 . New American Library hardcover
199920209New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679454314 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Don Winslow directly on the title page. Flame covered boards with a "burnt" dust-jacket allowing the fire to show through; In this complex tale of murder and insurance fraud Jack Wade one of the best arson investigators around is the adjuster for California Fire and Life Insurance Company. The huge scam involves the Russian Mafia and a cast of crooks and mobsters from all over California. In this carefully crafted novel Winslow painstakingly educates the reader about fire by giving the fire its own personality; 8vo; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199725967New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679454292 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Don Winslow directly on the title page; Bobby Z a junior in high school is killed in a car accident. His grieving friends and family turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with their loss. Bobby's death eventually leads to his own death from an overdose.; 8vo; 259 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199918293New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031220504X . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Darryl Wimberley directly on the title page; When Darryl Wimberley was sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit he had no choice but to learn how to survive in the tough prison system. Darryl must navigate the brutal gangs the corrupt guards and the harsh conditions to stay alive. With the help of his fellow inmates Darryl finds a way to make the best of his situation and eventually finds redemption. A Rock and a Hard Place is an uplifting story of hope and redemption and is sure to inspire readers to never give up on their dreams.; 8vo; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover
