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198926126New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553053612 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and pen mark to top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front; Frederick Forsyth's The Negotiator tells the story of a professional negotiator who is hired to help a small desperate African nation negotiate a difficult peace treaty with a much larger more powerful neighbor. The negotiator must use his skills to find common ground with his opponents while keeping his nation and its people safe.; 8vo; 391 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
198930462New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553053612 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed top edge soiled board edges and cocked spine in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Frederick Forsyth's The Negotiator tells the story of international espionage betrayal and revenge. In the early 1960s a young idealistic Englishman named James Bond is drafted into the Secret Service. Bond soon discovers that he's the only agent who can stop a ruthless Soviet agent named M.; 8vo; FSA . Bantam Books hardcover
200126152London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316857467 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear; This novel is about a girl named Jane who moves to the country with her mother and stepfather. Jane is not used to the country and is homesick. She meets a boy named Will who is also homesick. They become friends and Jane teaches Will how to hunt and fish. Jane and Will also explore the nature around them.; 8vo; 280 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200325825New York: Forge. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765303604 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the month and year of publication by author Robert Rice; In Rice's novel the characters inhabit a small town in Kansas that is slowly succumbing to the darkness of the future. The townspeople are struggling to hold onto their traditions and their way of life in the face of a changing world.; 8vo; 396 pages; Signed by Author . Forge hardcover
196041180Washington DC: Government Printing Office. 1960. Hardcover. A Very Good edition with fading to the boards and bumped corners ; Heavily illustrated pages of the watercraft collection in the Smithsonian & US Nat'l Museum; 4to; 327 pages . Government Printing Office hardcover
200425233New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316155306 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Connelly directly on the title page; FBI agent Rachel Walling finally gets the call she's dreaded for years: the one that tells her the serial killer she has been tracking for years has returned. Rachel has never forgotten the killer who called himself the Poet--and apparently he has not forgotten her either; 8vo; viii 3-404 4 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199026223New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556111754 . A first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with minute staining to page edges with dust-jacket in Fine condition; "Steve Winslow the hero of J. P. Hailey's acclaimed trial-novel series is back with his most stimulating case yet." ; A Steve Winslow Courtroom Drama; 8vo . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
200325589London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593049799 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; When an exchange student is found dead in her room the students of St. Augustine's Academy are quickly suspects. But when the victim's family refuses to cooperate with the police the detectives on the case must find another way to catch the killer.; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200525632New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525948449 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; is the story of a young girl Sarah who is kidnapped and held captive for eight years by a serial killer.Sarah is the victim of a serial killer who abducts and holds her captive for eight years. She is determined to find out who he is and why he is doing this. She uses her intelligence and her determination to survive to track him down and bring him to justice. The Motive is an exciting and suspenseful story that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 404 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
198145140New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671421867 . A remaindered first edition/first printing in about Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in Very Good dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In the Mordida Man Ross Thomas tells the story of a man who has everything- he's wealthy successful and loved. But when he's diagnosed with a terminal illness he realizes that life is too short to live the way he's always lived. He decides to live simply and enjoy the moment.This book is a beautiful reminder that life is too short to take things for granted. Ross Thomas has a way of making the reader feel like they're right there with the characters experiencing everything with them. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming life-affirming read.; Remainder; 8vo; 284 pages; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover
199031042New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312051271 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with damp staining to back light soiling and minor edgewear; In this book G. Gordon Liddy tells the story of three generations of monkey handlers from the early days of the circus to the present day. Each chapter tells the story of a different monkey handler and their unique relationship with the animals they work with. The Monkey Handlers is a charming and informative book that will interest readers of all ages.; 8vo; FSA . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199626433New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket; In the Monkey's Fist William Pease tells the story of a man his wife and their young daughter who are kidnapped by a violent band of mountain men. Forced to flee for their lives the family must use all of their ingenuity and strength to make their way through uncharted territory and hostile tribes in order to escape. Along the way they face peril at every turn but they also find friendship and hope. This harrowing tale is full of suspense adventure and heart-wrenching moments.; 8vo; 358 pages . Viking hardcover
199633518New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A superb first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In 1892 William D. Pease and his wife Sarah set off from their home in Northampton Massachusetts on a journey to the Amazon rainforest. It was an arduous journey made all the more difficult by the fact that the Peases were not equipped for the journey. They relied on the kindness of strangers and their courageousness and resilience made the trip possible.The Monkey's Fist is the result of their expedition. It tells the story of the Peases' journey their encounters with the native people of the Amazon and their struggles to survive in a wild and hostile environment. It is a story of endurance courage and determination and it is a testament to the power of human imagination and spirit.; 8vo; FSA . Viking hardcover
1909160522Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1909. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first printing of the first US edition in an equally lovely dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has a few small chips and some wear to edges. The book cover is brightly illustrated with gilt lettering and accents ad the interior is clean and tight. ; The Missioner tells the story of a young woman Addie who leaves her home in the Midwest to become a missionary in Africa. Along the way she must confront the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar country and of ministering to a population that is often hostile and unyielding. Addie's faith is tested but she never wavers in her commitment to God and ultimately she is able to bring about change in the lives of the people she's been called to serve.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1910160514London: Methuen & Co. Ltd. Very Good. 1910. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. Volume bears a minimal amount of shelf wear the endpages are tanned and some pages are still uncut; 31 pages of publisher's August 1910 catalog at end ; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 314 pages . Methuen & Co. Ltd hardcover
1913160087London New York Toronto: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. 1913. Hardcover. A copy in good condition. The spine is loose and the cover is showing some wear. There is also some foxing throughout the novel and one small tear on the rear flyleaf; When the wealthy children of a New York family learn that their parents are planning to send them away to boarding school they devise a plan to run away and become orphans. They enlist the help of their carefree neighbor a mischievous boys who has an extensive knowledge of the city. Together they explore the city and make mischief often getting into scrapes they couldn't have imagined.; 8vo; 332 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1913160086Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1913. Hardcover. An edition in very good plus condition. The front cover has minimal wear and the bright gold lettering is still intact; The Mischief Maker is a children's book about a mischievous cat named Fuzzy. Fuzzy is always up to no good and is always finding new ways to have fun. He always manages to get himself into trouble but in the end he always manages to get himself out again. This book is perfect for children who love adventure and fun.; Black and White; 8vo; 372 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
200225718New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446527297 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; Two brothers steal three million dollars from an abandoned bank account. But when they do they quickly realize that they've got more on their hands than they bargained for ; 8vo; vii viii-x xi-xiv 1-481 482 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
1930160508Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition in very good condition. Volume features attractive black text against red boards. There are some pencil marks in top corner of front pastedown; otherwise free of marks and very clean interior ; The Million Pound Deposit is a mystery novel that follows the investigation of a robbery at a bank. The novel is set in the 1920s and follows the police investigation as they try to find the person responsible.; 8vo; 316 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1941160520Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1941. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition first printing in dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket illustrations are bright with small chips near spine. The book is clean tightly bound and free of marks ; Jacket drawing by George F. Kelley ; 8vo; 264 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199845323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
199825631New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385316585 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author John Lescroart; In The Mercy Rule John Lescroart brings to life the story of Special Agent Tom Cotton who after a brutal murder is assigned to investigate the case. As Cotton uncovers the secrets of the victim's life he begins to question the justice system and the way that it operates. Cotton's fight for justice takes him on a journey that will test his moral convictions and his courage to do what is right.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1982122949New York: Macmillan. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 002535390x . Review copy with publisher's printed slip laid in. A bit of tape on verso of jacket; This book is about a young boy who is trying to figure out a code that will allow him to make a new menu for his restaurant.; 8vo; 216 pages; $6.00 . Macmillan hardcover
200626012London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007212097 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; The Mentor is a story about a man named Jackson who is trying to find his place in the world. He finds himself in a difficult situation where he is being forced to move from one place to another. Jackson is then given the opportunity to be a mentor to a young man named Theo. Theo is a bright young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jackson is able to help Theo find his place in the world and help him find his identity.; 8vo; 391 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200925428New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525950753 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by the author Meg Gardiner on the title page; This book is about a woman named Meg who is obsessed with collecting memories. She spends her days going through old photo albums letters and anything else she can find related to memories. Some of the memories she collects are happy and some are sad but she is never able to forget them. One day she finds a box full of old memories that she had forgotten about. The memories make her realize that she should stop collecting memories and start living them.; 8vo; 354 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover