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198230816New York: Arbor House. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877953414 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly foxed edges in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Medusa Complex tells the story of a young woman named Maya who is trying to come to terms with her sexuality and her identity. She is confused and doesn't know who she is and she is trying to find her place in the world. She starts to explore her sexuality and meets a guy named Noah who is also exploring his sexuality. Maya and Noah start to become close friends but Maya is still unsure of who she is and what she wants in life. She is afraid that she will become like the Medusa character from Greek mythology who is a monster with snakes for hair. Maya is struggling to find her identity but she is also fighting against the fear of becoming a monster.; 8vo; 312 pages . Arbor House hardcover
1937160503Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1937. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition with a very good dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has several tears and shows general shelfwear. The book itself bears shelfwear but has a very clean interior with tight binding; The Mayor on Horseback is a children's book about a mayor who rides a horse to get to work. The horse is very tired but the mayor is determined to get to work on time. The mayor's friends and family try to convince him to take a break but the mayor is determined to keep going. The mayor's perseverance pays off and he arrives to work on time.; 8vo; 353 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199726325New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553106678 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing slight bumping to spine; Like a phoenix from the ashes the Matarese dynasty is back in all its glory and evil. And the one man with enough knowledge to stop it CIA case officer Cameron Pryce may not have enough time. The Matarese countdown has begun .and the Matarese have broken new ground.deep inside the CIA. From the cover; 8vo . Bantam Books hardcover
199731221New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553106678 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Like a phoenix from the ashes the Matarese dynasty is back in all its glory and evil. And the one man with enough knowledge to stop it CIA case officer Cameron Pryce may not have enough time. The Matarese countdown has begun .and the Matarese have broken new ground.deep inside the CIA. From the cover; 8vo . Bantam Books hardcover
200226053New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385503970 . A just about Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In the future the world has been destroyed by a drought. The only water is found in the clouds and a man named Tom Bradby is the master of rain. He must travel to the top of the world to find a new water source. Along the way he meets a girl named Sarah and the two of them must help each other survive.; 8vo . Doubleday hardcover
201025095London: MacMillan New Writing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230744125 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Terence Morgan directly on the title page; The Master of Bruges is an engaging and informative historical novel that tells the story of a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant Baldwin IV and his relationship with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders.Baldwin IV is a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant who is skilled at navigating the political and mercantile waters of Bruges the most important city in Flanders. He is also inextricably linked with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders who becomes his best friend and business partner. The Master of Bruges is a compelling and enjoyable novel that is well-researched and full of historical insights.; 8vo; 313 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan New Writing hardcover
1905160512Boston: Little Brown & Company. Very Good. 1905. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. There is a small amount of fraying and cocking to the spine. The volume is clean and tightly bound; Basis for a silent film in 1915 ; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown, & Company hardcover
1905160513London: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. 1905. Hardcover. A first edition in very good condition. There is a small amout of fraying and cocking to spine. There is gilt lettering against dark navy boards. A previous owner's signature is featured on the front endpage and the pages are slightly frayed; Basis for a silent film in 1915 ; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Ward Lock & Co. Limited hardcover
1937011907London: Heinemann 1937. Book. G. Hardcover. Inscribed by Authors. 1st Edition. Mystery drama. Inscribed by the author on the FFEP: "Dearest Lilian / with love from The Writer Marie Belloc Lowndes". BOOK: Binding is sound no loose pages; blue boards are clean with fading to spine; gilt titles are tarnished with some loss; shelfwear abrasion and fading to edges & corners; rear board has 1cm tear at spine head hinge; middle of spine head has 1cm tear with associated fraying; one corner bump; slight spine cock; scattered foxing across the edges of the text-block and intermittently to the first & last few pages of text; uniform page browning. Photo on request. Heinemann Hardcover
199431990New York: Otto Penzler Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1883402662 . An attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; In this exciting mystery Professor Niccolo Benedetti of the University of Malta is investigating the murders of two young women on the Isle of Man. The police are stymied and Benedetti is determined to find the killer. He enlist the help of his student Rachel Kennedy to help him. They soon discover that the murders may have something to do with a dark magic ritual. They must race against the clock to solve the mystery before the killer can strike again.; 8vo ; viii 233 1 pages . Otto Penzler Books hardcover
"A superb story charged with supernatural danger, cold-blooded murder and gripping suspense" 187p. Book
1934160005Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1934. Hardcover. Published in Great Britain under the title of "The Bank Manager." This good edition has a slight bend of the spine. There are small amounts of fraying at the front right corner and top of spine. There is also some wear on the bottom of spine where publisher is printed; When Dr. John Forbes Nash Jr. is diagnosed with a terminal disease he is determined to spend his remaining days doing what he loves: solving puzzles. Nash embarks on a creative journey that takes him to some of the world's most renowned mathematicians and scientists including Einstein and Gödel in an effort to prove his theory that the universe is based on patterns.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 311 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1985120833New York: Stein and Day. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Charles Fort is a fascinating character and his life is full of fascinating stories. This book tells one of them the story of how Charles Fort became Saturday.; Large 8vo; $7.00 . Stein and Day hardcover
199525752New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399140646 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear to upper front corner; Published in the UK as The Man Who Lied to Women. The second Kathleen Mallory mystery; preceded by the Edgar-nominated Mallory's Oracle; A Kathleen Mallory Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199532182New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399140646 . First edition/first printing in unread Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Published in the UK as The Man Who Lied to Women. The second Kathleen Mallory mystery; preceded by the Edgar-nominated Mallory's Oracle; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1977biblio15665<p>First edition first printing of the twelfth novel by this author. There is a 1/2 inch closed tear to the top edge of the dustjacket's rear panel that someone has tape repaired. Light rubbing to the surface of the dustjacket. Not price clipped but no price appears on the inside front flap. In near fine / near fine condition.</p> Macmillan hardcover
1932160006Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in good condition with a previous owner's signature on the front flyleaf. There is some wear on the bottom corner of the front and back of book. Some slight discoloration can be found on the front under author's name. The upper corner is lightly stained beginning on pg. 131 and continuing through end of book; IDENTITY follows the extraordinary true story of Frank West an incarcerated man who is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name. With the help of the charismatic lawyer Billy Martin West embarks on a daring years-long odyssey through the criminal justice system risking everything to regain his freedom.As West navigates a labyrinth of corrupt officials fabricated evidence and relentless courtroom tactics the stakes become ever higher. But as the evidence mounts against him West realizes that the truth is more powerful than any lie-and that the only way to win his case is to take it to the people.With stunning originality and passion The Man from Sing Sing captures the heart and soul of an unforgettable journey revealing the power of truth and the unbreakable resolve of the human spirit.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160016Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. A volume in good condition with a stamp on the endpaper. The spine is loose and there is some discoloration on the front cover. There are faint smudges throughout but none obscuring text ; When the notorious "Birdman of Alcatraz" is transferred to Sing Sing prison the warden sends a seasoned inmate to instruct him in the ways of prison life. The man is Sing Sing's most feared prisoner "The Beast" and he is not happy to have to teach a newcomer. But as the weeks pass the Beast and the Birdman begin to understand each other. The Beast teaches the Birdman how to survive in prison while the Birdman teaches the Beast how to be human.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160319Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Pen markings on title page. Bookplates have been removed from front and back endpages. Spine is cocked. The spine is cocked and there are pen markings on the title page and bookplates that have been removed from the front and back flyleaves ; -PRISONER tells the dramatic story of George Manley Jr. and the men and women he helps to free from the notorious Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York.The Man from Sing Sing is the story of George Manley Jr. one of the most celebrated and influential civil rights activists of the 20th century. A self-taught lawyer Manley crusaded tirelessly on behalf of the incarcerated using his skills and courtroom presence to expose the injustices of the criminal justice system. In 1952 he helped to free Frances Newton the last woman to be sentenced to prison in New York State. With the help of his colleagues Manley helped to reform Sing Sing the notorious prison in Ossining New York and helped to free thousands of inmates. The Man from Sing Sing is a powerful and stirring tale of human endurance determination and courage and a testament to the power of the human spirit.; 8vo; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160525Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1932. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first printing first edition housed in dust-jacket of very good condition. A small hole is present from the bottom of title page through page 38. The dust-jacket has some chipping and wear. The cover and spine of book have spots of discoloration; PRISONERThe Man from Sing Sing is the riveting story of one man's fight for freedom after being wrongly convicted and sent to prison. In a time of great social and political upheaval Frank Galvin is convicted of a brutal murder and sent to Sing Sing one of America's most notorious prisons. In a riveting and suspenseful narrative Oppenheim tells the story of Galvin's fight for freedom from his initial incarceration to his daring escape and the incredible odyssey that leads him to safety and the truth.Oppenheim's powerful story brings to life the injustice of the prison system and the courage of the man who fought against it. With its unforgettable characters and dramatic plot The Man from Sing Sing is a gripping read that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.; 8vo; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160020London & Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition with slight discoloration on some pages. There is an inked inscription on the front pastedown; ; 8vo; 250 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
199234486New York Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0892964863 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with ttraces of foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket; The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo is a book about a young boy named Ahmed and his adventure in Old Cairo. Ahmed is a street urchin who is trying to find a way to escape from the poverty and violence that surrounds him. One day he meets a mysterious old man named Mamur Zapt. Mamur Zapt tells Ahmed about a magical donkey named Donkey-Vous. Donkey-Vous is a powerful creature that can help Ahmed escape from Old Cairo and reach a new life. Ahmed is skeptical at first but he decides to trust Mamur Zapt. Together they embark on an adventure full of danger and mystery. Ahmed must use all of his courage and ingenuity to outwit his enemies and save himself from a life of poverty and hardship.; 8vo; 265 pages; FSA . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1907160213Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1907. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover has a slight wrinkle and the spine is slightly cocked. There is normal shelf wear otherwise. A previous owner's inscription is found in pen ink on the front flyleaf; The Malefactor is the story of a man who has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In order to prove his innocence he must find the true killer. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and realizes that the person he thought was his friend is actually working against him.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 304 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199625302New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055309999X . A handome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear and round green sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; It's been a year since the funeral of Diane Mott Davidson and her husband Tom is still not over her death. Diane's sister Liza is the only one who seems to be able to bring him out of his dark moods. One night Tom comes home from work and tells Liza that he's found a body. The Main Corpse is the only name he can remember. Liza is hesitant to take him on as her new client but she eventually agrees to help him investigate. As they start to piece together the victim's identity they realize that the case may be more complicated than they thought.; 8vo; 337 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200926064New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385504225 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped front corners in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Dan Brown's hero from The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is in the U. S. Capitol Building when a disturbing object is discovered in the Capitol Building an ancient invitation one meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom; 8vo; xiv 3-509 510 4 pages . Doubleday hardcover
