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199941418New York London Toronto Sydney And Auckland: Doubleday. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385486650 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with minor wear to edges in dust-jacket; Fred Cuny was a brilliant scientist and inventor who was also one of the most daring and adventurous men of his time. In the early 1950s he was one of the first people to suggest that the world was in danger of a major environmental disaster. Cuny was also one of the first people to propose that we could save the world by using thermonuclear weapons to stop the spread of communism.In the autumn of 1954 Cuny disappeared after travelling to Mexico to meet with a powerful politician who was interested in his ideas. His family and friends have never been able to find out what happened to him.Scott Anderson's gripping new book tells the story of Cuny's life and mysterious disappearance revealing the forces that opposed him and the dangers he faced as he tried to save the world.; 8vo; 374 pages; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
200322620Brookfield CT: Roaring Brook Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0761317910 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author/illustrator Mordicai Gerstein and Philippe Petit subject of Gerstein's story. Fully illustrated laminated boards red and white titles on spine red and black titles on cover. A scarce copy; In 1972 French aerialist Philippe Petit stole into the nearly completed construction site of the World Trade Center strung a tightrope between the two towers and the following morning gave the city of New York an incredibly daring and long remembered performance. Gerstein was awarded the 2004 Caldecott award for his illustrations with the two fold-out panoramas that capture the drama excitement and anxiety of the historic death defying feat ; Color Illustrations; 4to; 36 pages; Signed by Author . Roaring Brook Press 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
2002108045United Kingdom: Hakluyt Society 2002. Hb. Very Good/Very Good. Larger 8vo. 3 volume set Among the voyages of exploration and surveying in the late 18th century that of Alejandro Malaspina perhaps best represents the high ideals and scientific interests of the Enlightenment. In July 1789 he sailed from Cadiz in the purpose-built corvettes ""Descubierta"" and ""Atrevida"". On board the vessels were scientists and artists and an… Hakluyt Society hardcover
200113135Hakluyt Society 2001-2004. 3 vols. 8vo. First Edition with coloured frontispieces coloured and monochrome plates illustrations maps and endpaper maps; original Society binding of blue cloth gilt backs a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. Hakluyt Society Series III vols. 8 11 13. The set comprises: Vol. I: Cadiz to Panama; Vol. II: Panama to The Philippines; Vol. III: Manila to Cadiz. Hakluyt Society, hardcover
2004322926Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press 2004. First edition. hardcover. very good/very good. 8vo. pp.417 McGill-Queen's University Press hardcover
2002120302014H.J. Williams Publications 2002-01-09. 7th Edition. Paperback. Fine. excellent condition H.J. Williams Publications paperback
17981951London: Printed for T.Cadell Jun. and W. Davies 1798. Third Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Volume I. cccli 146 1 pgs. Folding map. Volume II. 444 pgs. Nicely rebound in modern black half leather and marbled paper over boards. New endpapers. Name to first blank pages dated 1911. Text pages are bright and fresh with only a hint of foxing to the first few pages. An excellent copy in two volumes. <br/> <br/> Printed for T.Cadell Jun. and W. Davies hardcover
1906g9448New York: Fleming H. Revell Company. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Chip at chip base. Inscription on verso of fep. 1906. Sixth Edition. Green/gilt hardback cloth cover. 210mm x 140mm 8" x 6". 339pp. B/w photographs and 2 maps. . Fleming H. Revell Company hardcover
1994320598Portsmouth: Peter E. Randall Publisher 1994. First edition. hardcover. very good/very good. larger 8vo. Signed by Author. pp.493.Signed and inscribed by the author on title page Peter E. Randall Publisher hardcover
1953160217London: Michael Joseph. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1953. Hardcover. An edition in good condition housed in a very good dust-jacket. There are markings along the bottom of the front and back covers. The dust-jacket has a few small tears; The Lotus and the Wind is a story of a young girl named Lotus who is taken away from her home in China and brought to Japan to be a concubine of the Emperor. Lotus is a bright beautiful girl who is quick to learn and loves to tell stories. She quickly befriends a courtesan named Wind who teaches her about the customs of Japan and how to be a proper concubine. Lotus is happy in Japan but she longs for her home and family. One day a messenger arrives from China with news that her family has been killed and she is to return to them. Lotus is reluctant to leave but she knows that she must go back and face the danger that awaits her. She is also worried about how she will be able to return home after she has been away for so long. When she arrives in China she is met by her family and they are overjoyed to see her. Lotus is finally able to return home and she is; 8vo; 287 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
1953160216New York: The Viking Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1953. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition in a dust-jacket of very good condition. There is a small blemish to the front cover and the dust-jacket has a few small tears; The Lotus and the Wind tells the story of a young girl's journey to find her identity and her place in the world. In a time of turmoil she must navigate the dangerous canals of the capital city in search of a way to make a new life for herself. Along the way she meets many people and learns about the great city and the many different cultures that live there. She also meets the wind who shows her the power of change and the importance of trust. In the end she discovers that she is not alone and that she has the power to make a difference.; 8vo; 275 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
1953160347London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1953. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition in a near fine dust-jacket. A clean and tight copy with a faint amount of shelfwear. The endpapers bear an illustrated map of India; Dust-jacket design by Richard Barton. ; 8vo; 287 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
1953160348New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1953. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in fine condition with fine dust-jacket. A clean and tight copy with no signs of wear. The endpapers bear an illustrated map of India. A previous owner's signature is featured on the front endpage; Dust-jacket design by Robert Hallock. ; 8vo; 275 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
1987023225Caracas: Private printing 1987. Well illustrated large quarto pp 225 16 clean internally green cloth in good condition in a very slightly worn and rubbed dustwrapper. A heavy book - extra postage may be needed. VERY SCARCE. An impressive largely photographic work. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Slightly Worn. Private printing Hardcover
1937160452Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good. 1937. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first US edition in very good condition. Top of spine is frayed and endpages are tanned. Bookseller's sticker on front endpage. ; Louis XVII the Lost Dauphin of France his tragic youth his mysterious disappearance and the bold attempts after his supposed death to place an impostor on the French throne form the subject of this vivid Sabatini tale ; 8vo; 379 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
1937160451Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1937. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first US edition in near fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Bottom of front cover is scuffed. Dust-jacket is brightly colored and attractive. ; Louis XVII the Lost Dauphin of France his tragic youth his mysterious disappearance and the bold attempts after his supposed death to place an impostor on the French throne form the subject of this vivid Sabatini tale ; 8vo; 379 pages . Houghton Mifflin Company hardcover
190524188London and New York: John Lane: The Bodley Head 1905. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 8.75" X 6" 303 pp extensively illustrated with 16 color plates and many b/w drawings in the text bound in original green pictorial cloth. Spine somewhat faded small spots of insect nibbling to cloth on front board some tanning and spotting to first and last few leaves bookplate of Roscoe & Hilda Gage on front pastedown. Text clean binding sound. John Lane: The Bodley Head hardcover
1881068743Boston: De Wolfe Fiske and Co. 1881. Book. VG. Hardcover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Goldenrod cloth lettered/illus. in gilt decorated in black beveled edges. A respectable copy with relatively minor faults. Minor binding lean gilt dulled. Corners show minor rubbing. Firm binding intact hinges. Foxed endpapers and typically dulled text block edges. 761 pp. Interior generally clean and bright. De Wolfe, Fiske and Co. Hardcover
1881037789Boston MA: De Wolfe Fiske and Co. 1881. Book. VG. Decorative Cloth. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original gold cloth decorated and lettered in black and gilt beveled edges. Modest shelf wear spine panel somewhat dulled by age text block edges typically tanned. Corners intact hinges intact firm binding. Former owner's name tag mounted on lower front flyleaf. 761 pp. illus. w/ engraved plates. Clean interior. Overall nicely intact with relatively minor cosmetic faults better than typically found. De Wolfe, Fiske and Co. Hardcover
160048London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. Very Good condition with slight crease to upper corner of cover. Inking on front flyleaf that has bled through to next page. No other markings or blemishes. ; The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is a novel about a gentleman named Alfred who is forced to leave his family and home behind to attend a boarding school in England. The novel follows Alfred's experiences at the school and his relationships with the other students.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Limited hardcover
160282London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. Hardcover. An edition in good plus condition. The covers are worn the book bears foxing throughout and the signature of a previous owner is written in pencil on the front free endpage; The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is a story about a gentleman who moves to a new town and becomes friends with the townspeople. He learns to be more social and have more fun.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160283London: Hodder and Stoughton. Fair. Hardcover. An edition in fair condition. The cover shows signs of agewearwear. The front illustration from dust-jacket has been clipped and pasted on front endpage. Pages missing from front of novel. There is a pencil signature and markings on title page and foxing throughout. ; This is a story of a gentleman from Okehampstead who goes to live in the country. He is very excited to start a new life but soon realizes that life in the country is not as easy as he thought it would be. He has to work hard to get everything he needs and he is always surrounded by animals who are just as curious and wild as he is. However in the end the gentleman is able to find happiness in the country and he is able to show everyone else that life can be just as wonderful as they thought it could be.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160281London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The covers are stained and shelfworn the spine is starting and the pages are loosening towards the end of the book. A previous owner's signature is inked on the front endpage; The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is the story of a young gentleman who is forced to leave the comforts of his home in order to learn to survive in the wild. He is tutored by a wise old tree and over time he grows into his new persona. This book is a beautiful story of growth and it is sure to please young readers.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160284London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There is a previous owner's bookplate affixed to the front free endpage and some slight foxing throughout. ; The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is a novel about a gentleman Mr. Fuzzybums who moves to Okehampstead to live with his aging father. Mr. Fuzzybums is a strange and lovable character who is always getting into trouble. He quickly becomes friends with the locals and learns about the customs and life in Okehampstead. The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is a fun and entertaining read.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
