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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
199725187New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345401018 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Lorenzo Carcaterra directly on the title page; Lorenzo Carcaterra's Apaches is a riveting story of the clash between two cultures-the Native Americans and the Spanish. Set in the 1700s the novel tells the story of a young Apache warrior Cloud and his quest to avenge the death of his father. Cloud is joined on his quest by a Spanish missionary Father Diego and a brave Spanish cavalryman Don Alejandro. The three men must cross the harsh New Mexico desert braving fierce Apache warriors and treacherous Spanish viceroys in order to reach the Apache stronghold and bring justice to Cloud's father's killers.This novel is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers wondering what will happen next. Carcaterra's novel is full of action suspense and intrigue and will leave readers eager to read more about the Apache warriors and Spanish missionaries.; 8vo; 336 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
1904160529Boston: Little Brown & Company. Very Good. 1904. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. Volume is signed and dated by the previous owner on front endpage. There are small water stains on the back endpages. The cover shows wear with the spine being slightly cocked; ; B&W; 8vo; 320 pages . Little, Brown, & Company hardcover
200053560New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375410538 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition with bumping to the corners and edges in a Very Good dust-jacket that is edgeworn; Anil's Ghost is a novel that tells the story of an Indian man who has lost his memory and his identity. He is cared for by a white woman and her son who are determined to find out who he is and what happened to him.; 8vo; 311 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200019774New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0375410538 . A beautiful first US edition/first printing minute indent to front board else in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Michael Ondaatje directly on title page; Set in Sri Lanka Ondaatje's birthplace during the country's late 20th century civil war this is the story of Western-trained Anil Tissera a forensic anthropologist who returns to her homeland as a member of an international human-rights group trying to prove that an unidentified skeleton was the victim of government assassination. During the process she and her archaeologist colleague Sarath Diyasena both face ghosts of their own; 8vo; viii 311 1 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199925218London: Orion. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0752821377 . A handsome first British edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust wrapper with light edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Michael Connelly directly on the title page; In this novel Harry Bosch searches for the killer of a young girl on Angel's Flight a short flight of stairs connecting two buildings in Hollywood. Bosch digs into the victim's past and comes to understand the complicated relationships she had with her family and friends. He also uncovers a possible motive for the crime. The novel's enjoyable plot and Bosch's complex and compelling characterization make it a rewarding read.; 8vo; 360 pages; Signed by Author . Orion hardcover
1939160549London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket is bright yellow with illustration of gallows on the front. There are s some pencil marks on the front endpage and the binding is tight; ; 8vo; 255 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
199626201New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099752 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and her family is falling apart. She meets a boy who seems to be the same as her and they start a friendship. But as she gets to know him better she realizes that he is different from her and she decides to leave him.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 275 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
198841757New York: Random House. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394569687 . A first edition/first printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket with some edgewear particularly to the spine in a Very Good dust-jacket that is worn around the edges and the foldover creases; The relationship between Britain and America in the Twentieth Century. Co-authored with David Reynold; 8vo; 416 pages; FSA . Random House hardcover
1966biblio15332<p>First Appearance first printing of the fifth novel in the Harry Palmer series. Included are all four installments of the novel. Published in hardcover in the UK in early 1967 which means this still proceeded the UK version. First appearance of Arthur C. Clark's Playback and Frederik Pohl's Lovemaking in December 1966. January 1967 has the first appearance of the Ray Bradbury's The Lost City of Mars which wasn't collected until 1967 in the collection I Sing the Body Electric. December has edge wear and some spine roll. Rubbing to the surface of the covers and light reading creases. Earlier name written in pen on the top edge of the front cover. January has edge wear. Light rubbing to the covers. Date written in pen on the top edge of the front cover. February has a 1/4 inch tear and both tips of the spine. Rubbing to the surface of the front cover. The letter D written in pen on the front cover top edge. March has light edge wear initials written in pencil on the front cover and a light corner crease to the first two pages of the Expensive Place to Die. All copies are in fair to good condition.</p> Playboy paperback
1916160544Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1916. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The spine is loose and cocked; and the cover shows wear but the illustration and text are still clear. There are some pencil marks on the front endpaper with tanning to pages; This is the story of a charlatan one who uses his charm and wit to deceive others. He is a popular figure in the city but behind his facade is a man who is empty and alone. One day he meets a woman who challenges him to a game of chess. He knows that he can't win but he plays anyway. In the end she proves to be a more formidable opponent than he could have imagined and he is forced to face his own truths.; B&W; 8vo; 302 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
197126245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover
195643875New York: Coward-McCann Inc. Very Good in Good dust jacket. c1956. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first US edition/first printing in Very Good condition wear mainly along edges in a Good dust-jacket chip missing on the upper spine and rear edge; The story of the ships the shipping companies and the shipping men who have served America since the founding of the nation; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 271 pages . Coward-McCann, Inc. hardcover
199526434New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385313551 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge and bumped upper rear corner in Very Good condition with edgewear and chipping; Alternate Sides is a novel about a teenage girl Julia who is sent to a boarding school in the middle of nowhere after her parents are killed in a car accident. Julia is not happy about being sent away but the school is a much better alternative to being home with her crazy aunt. Julia quickly makes new friends but she also finds herself in the middle of a mystery.; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 248 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199230053New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193957 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge and damage to front pastedown caused by removal of an address label in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; After the death of her mother Susannah sets out on a road trip to find her father who she never knew she had. Along the way she meets new friends and discovers secrets about her family.; 8vo; viii 373 3 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199425243New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196549 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minute closed tear to rear upper corner. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; This heartfelt and introspective novel follows the intersecting lives of Hannah a young woman grappling with the aftermath of a devastating family tragedy and Adam a conflicted doctor newly arrived in town. With unflinching insight and unerring sympathy Crombie explores the ways in which grief and hope can overlap and the ways in which the threads of our past can come to define our future.In All Shall Be Well Crombie delivers an exquisitely written and powerful story of love loss and the power of hope.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199434134New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385304374 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In All Our Yesterdays Parker tells the story of a family who is torn apart by the death of a father. The novel follows the siblings as they grapple with their grief and try to rebuild their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Delacorte Press hardcover
