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160541London And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The red boards show spots of discoloration and there is tanning and foxing to interior pages. An inscription to the previous owner is present on front endpage ; Also published as "The Yellow House" ; 8vo; 256 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
201025567New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416573011 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When Ellen and Jay move to the country and start their own family they have high hopes for their lives as husbands and fathers. But Jay's volatile temper and Ellen's chronic insomnia quickly take their toll. As Ellen struggles to cope she finds herself drawn into the life of her neighbors the Johnsons. Ellen starts to see the family's struggles and success in a new light - as her own. She begins to see that her own husband is not the perfect man she thought he was and she starts to build a new life for herself.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
194128069Garden City New York: Doubleday Doran and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1941. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition housed in a very good dust jacket. The book has some tanning to the front paste downs and wear of the hardback with a starting spine hinge. All four corners of the dust-jacket are price-clipped ; ; 304 pages . Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc. 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
1975biblio14978<p>First edition first printing of this thriller / psychological horror novel. At the head of the dustjacket's spine there is a 1/2 inch closed tear. A hint of sun fading to the dustjacket's spine. Light tanning to the pages. In very good / good condition.</p> Barrie & Jenkins hardcover
199325725New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516694 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; In Assumed Identity Morrell tells the story of a young man who is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. Forced to flee his home and country he must build a new life in a new country while still trying to prove his innocence. Along the way he meets new friends and experiences life in a new country all while trying to keep his identity a secret.Morrell's descriptive writing makes the story feel like a real world occurrence and the characters are sympathetic and believable. This is a well-written engaging novel that will keep readers hooked until the end.; 8vo; 469 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199620188New York: Simon & Schuster. Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684811308 . First edition/first printing in Good condition mainly due for stains to fore-edges boards in Near Fine dust-jacket with some minor rubbing. SIGNED and dated 4/20/96 by author Jim Silver directly on the title page; Silver's book Assumption of Risk is an excellent guide for individuals who want to understand the basics of risk-taking. The book is divided into three sections: risk analysis risk management and risk tolerance. The first section covers the basics of risk analysis and provides a step-by-step guide for measuring risk. The second section covers risk management and provides advice on how to identify and reduce risk. The final section covers risk tolerance and provides guidelines on how to determine when risk is too great. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the basics of risk-taking.; 8vo; FSA ; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200825873New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312360320 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 02.09.08 by author Marcus Sakey on the title page; "Jason Palmer loved being a soldier. But after returning from Irag with an 'other than honorable' discharge he's finding rebuilding his life the toughest battle yet." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200725012London: Little Brown & Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316730122 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with "Signed by the author" sticker to front; In Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks three rubber ducks Barnacle Bill Whitey Whitey and Squirt Squirt are on a mission to save their comrades who got trapped in a drain. The ducks use their buoyancy and quick-thinking to navigate their way through the sewer system and out to the open water. Along the way they encounter all sorts of obstacles - from slippery floors to flooded chambers - but they never give up and eventually they reach their goal. This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for families who love a good adventure.; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown & Company 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
201025832New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061362956 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Peter Robinson on special tipped in page; Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and his partner Annie Cabbot must risk everything to outsmart a smooth and devious psychopath who has kidnapped Banks's daughter ; An Inspector Banks Mystery; 8vo; x 1-341 342 2 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199426286New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553089196 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this suspenseful novel a woman's search for the man who killed her sister sends her on a dangerous journey through the underbelly of Los Angeles.; 8vo; 386 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
200325033London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340826177 . A Fine first UK edition/first Impression in like dust-wrapper. SIGNED by author John Connolly directly on the title page; "In 1693 the settlers on the small Maine island of Sanctuary were betrayed to their enemies and slayed. Since then the island has known three hundred years of peace." ; 8vo; viii 407 1 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
200325765New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345450175 . A Fine first edition/first printing showing slight edgewear in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "In Balance of Power Patterson confronts one of America's most inflammatory issues - our terrible toll of gun violence." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
198730880New York: Arbor House. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877958416 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket some surface soiling; Elmore Leonard's tale of the New Orleans bandits Lucy Nichols and ex-nun Jack Delaney and ex-cop Ray Hicks; 8vo ; xiv 345 9 pages; FSA . Arbor House hardcover
200326358New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006000584X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Bannerman's Ghosts is a mystery novel written by John R. MaximIt tells the story of a detective John Bannerman and his search for a killer who has been targeting ghosts.; 8vo; 390 pages . William Morrow hardcover
198041082Annapolis MD: Naval Institute Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. Hardcover. 0870210963 . An edition in Very Good condition with an owner's name label on front end paper and fading around the rubbed board edges in an alike dust-jacket with edgewear ; A survivor's story; 8vo; 290 pages; FSA . Naval Institute Press hardcover
200033228New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450963 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket with minimal soiling; Author's second novel; 8vo; 317 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200026275New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312848838 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Bearing Witness tells the story of the Holocaust from the perspectives of the survivors and witnesses. The book offers a unique and powerful perspective on the Holocaust and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the events that transpired.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 316 pages . Forge hardcover
199725694New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966378 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; MayorBellows Falls is a small picturesque town in upstate New York that has seen its share of tragedy and turmoil. Mayor Archer Mayor tells the story of the town and its people from the founding of the town to the present day. The Mayor provides a unique perspective on the ups and downs of small-town life as well as the relationships between the residents. Bellows Falls is a fascinating and compelling story that will leave readers wanting to visit the town for themselves.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; 240 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover
198522534Mattituck NY: Amereon House. Fine. 1985. Limited Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 088411872X . An attractive Amereon House edition limited to 80 copies in unread Fine condition; Berlin Escape Ian Fleming's compilation of three of his James Bond short stories consists of "Berlin Escape" "The Living Daylights " and "The Property of a Lady". Originally published in the 'Argosy' Magazine for Men. Volume 354 Number 6 June 1962; 8vo ; 126 2 pages . Amereon House hardcover
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
1954160232New York: The Viking Press. Near Fine. 1954. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition. Overall this is a tight clean copy; Masters spins an intriguing tale of love and betrayal in the fictional town of Bhowani Junction. As the novel opens a young woman named Nisha is walking home one evening when she is accosted by a stranger. He forces her into a nearby alley where he rapes her. Nisha barely escapes with her life but she becomes determined to find her attacker and make him pay. Years later Nisha has a son and decides to move to Bhowani Junction where she believes her rapist still lives. As she starts to make new friends in the town she begins to doubt her assumptions. Then one night Nisha's son is playing in the street when he is kidnapped by a group of men. Nisha quickly realizes that her attacker is one of the men responsible for her son's abduction. She races to find her son but it's too late. Nisha learns that her son was killed as a result of her rape and she is; 8vo; 394 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
1954160356New York: The Viking Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1954. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in very good condition housed in an unclipped dust-jacket of like condition. The dust-jacket has some discoloration around the edges and there is some foxing to the pages ; Dust-jacket design by Robert Hallock. ; 8vo; 394 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
200145815New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446528234 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; This nonfiction book is about the author's experience as an aerial photographer. He takes the reader on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to his first airplane ride and his apprenticeship as an aerial photographer. The book is full of beautiful photographs of landscapes cityscapes and people.; 8vo; 421 pages . Warner Books hardcover