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201251409Scottsdale AZ: Poisoned Pen Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1590589793 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition and a Fine dust-jacket as well signed by Betty Webb on the title page; The seventh in the Lena Jones Mystery series based on stories journalist Betty Webb covered as a reporter ; Lena Jones Mystery; 8vo ; x 317 1 pages; Signed by Author . Poisoned Pen Press hardcover
1930biblio13284<p>First edition later printing of the only mystery novel by this author. The top tip of the dustjacket's spine is missing a quarter inch of paper. The bottom edge has some shallow chipping. There are two 1/2 inch closed tear to the bottom edge of the dustjacket's front panel. No "First edition" statement on the publisher's page and two of the titles on the dustjacket's rear panel are from later dates Vesper being published in 1931 and Necklace in 1932. Price clipped otherwise in very good / good condition.</p> Detective Story Club / Doubleday hardcover
199626520New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446518506 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and a touch of soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The book tells the story of the two brothers - Cain and Abel - and their rivalry. Cain is the black sheep of the family while Abel is the obedient son. However when Cain kills Abel the rivalry between the brothers becomes a vendetta. Cain is never able to forgive Abel and the two men remain bitter enemies to the end.; 8vo; 345 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199426521New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517259 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Set during the Vietnam War Gallatin's story follows the intersecting lives of two brothers one of whom is drafted and sent to Vietnam. As the war envelops their small town the brothers discover that they share an unspoken connection that is tested to its fullest extent.; 8vo; 328 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199226522New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516880 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page and board edges and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and rubbing to lettering on front; This book is a biography of John Marshall the fifth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is best known for his work on the United States Constitution and his role in developing the principle of judicial review.; 8vo; 323 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199231222New York: Warner Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516880 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in about Near Fine slightly rubbed dust-jacket with little edge wear; and Hamilton is a book about the trial of John Peter Zenger for seditious libel.This book tells the story of the trial of John Peter Zenger a New York printer who was charged with seditious libel after he published a critical article about the governor of New York. The book also features the arguments made by the lawyers for Zenger and the governor as well as the opinions of the judges.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
200625960New York: Regan. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060898658 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jess Walters directly on the title page; National Book Award Finalist; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . Regan hardcover
199515883New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044651747X . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in about Fine dust-jacket; is the story of a young American couple who decide to retire to Puerto Vallarta and give their old age the carefree beach-living lifestyle they never had time for during their younger years. They quickly learn that the reality of life in a small Mexican town is much different from the dream they imagined. Within a few months of moving in they are embroiled in a local scandal and their once carefree retirement is quickly becoming a nightmare.Puerto Vallarta Squeeze is the story of a young American couple who retire to Puerto Vallarta and give their old age the carefree beach-living lifestyle they never had time for during their younger years. They quickly learn that the reality of life in a small Mexican town is much different from the dream they imagined. Within a few months of moving in they are embroiled in a local scandal and their once carefree retirement is quickly becoming a nightmare.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
189243037Edgewood Publishing Co. Fair with no dust jacket. 1892. Cloth. Brown boards with gold lettering is scuffed with corners worn text is acid toned; A biographical sketch co-authored with Hon. Murat Halstead; 8vo; 530 pages . Edgewood Publishing Co. hardcover
200726042New York: Pegasus Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 193364835X . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped upper corners and soiled edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In Bone Machine Waites creates a world where the line between human and machine has become blurry. In this post-apocalyptic world the remnants of society live in what's left of the city eking out a living as mechanized scavengers. The scavengers are constantly at war with the feral dogs that have overrun the city and they must contend with the harsh conditions and the dangers of the wasteland. The scavengers are also constantly at war with each other as they struggle to monopolize the scarce resources in the city. Bone Machine is a fast-paced action-packed book that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Joe Donovan Thriller; 8vo; 481 pages . Pegasus Books hardcover
199726043London: Piatkus. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0749903988 . A sharp first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper; Author's debut novel. Tabloid news reporter Stephen Larkin is sent to his home town a town to which he vowed never to return to investigate the murder of drug pusher Wayne Edgell. Upon his return he discovers that Newcastle is on the verge of a drug war and he realizes that his home town has not changed for the better since he has been away ; 8vo; vi 233 234 pages . Piatkus hardcover
196621820New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition light sunning to spine/edges in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; Translated from the original Swedish Uppdraget by Joan Tate; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
201151012New York: Crown Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307717895 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Verdon directly on the front flyleaf; Shut Your Eyes Tight is a novel told in two parts. The first part is set in the present day and tells the story of a mother and daughter who are struggling to survive. The second part is set in the past and tells the story of the mother and daughter's ancestor Mary.; 8vo; 509 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover
1930biblio12499<p>First edition first printing of this mystery novel. No dustjacket. Light edge wear. Slight spine slant. In good condition.</p> Collins hardcover
200825949New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 076532170X . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped upper rear corner and a hint of soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Eric Van Lustbader on the title page; This novel tells the story of the first daughter of a powerful family. She is the apple of her father's eye and he does everything in his power to make her happy. When she meets a boy her age who she really likes her father is not happy. He feels that she should be dating someone more suitable and he pressures her into marrying a man she doesn't love. The novel follows her as she tries to find her way in the world and figure out what she wants.; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . Forge hardcover
200825954New York: Grand Central Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446539864 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore and bottom edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and soiling to rear. Boldly SIGNED by author Eric Van Lustbader on the title page; The Bourne Sanction is a fast-paced novel that follows the journey of Jason Bourne as he tries to find out who is behind the assassination of his former boss Alexander Conklin. As Bourne investigates he uncovers a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of the American government.; 8vo; 484 pages; Signed by Author . Grand Central Publishing hardcover
200725951New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446580376 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly bumped lower front corner and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Erich Van Lustbader on the title page; Set in the days of the Cold War Bourne Betrayal tells the story of a CIA operative Jason Bourne who is framed for a murder he did not commit. Bourne must elude the agents of the CIA and the Russian secret service as he tries to find out who set him up and why.; 8vo; 486 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books 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
199226518New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934634 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; This book is about a high school student named Beau who is trying to find his place in the world. He is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life and how to make the most of the time that he has. Beau is also trying to figure out who he is and what his place in the world is.; 8vo; 522 pages . Dutton hardcover
195515706New York: Random House 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First printing. Spy thriller set in Greece during World War II. Very nice copy with review slip and author photo laid in. <br/><br/> Random House hardcover
200620086New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. This copy is SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; viii 310 2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200629935New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A beautiful first printing of the first edition in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. SIGNED and dated 4/17/07 by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; viii 310 2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200646329New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in just about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; 8 1-2 3-310 311-2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199714507New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375400060 . A most beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; John Updike's journal of 66-year-old Ben Turnbull who reflects about the onset of old age and his dwindling sex life in 2020 following the Sino-American War which the USA lost. He also attempts to cope with a changed America in which Federal and State bureaucracy and law enforcement have disappeared to be replaced by gangs running protection rackets; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
