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Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1980. Hardcover. 0385159307 . Very Good+ condition with shelfwear and a speckled publisher's stain along the bottom page edge, possibly indicating a remaindered edition, in a scuffed alike dust-jacket; historical guide to the British Monarchy, illustrated; 331 pages; FSA .

New York: The McClure Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1907. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine first edition with light tanning on pages throughout and minimal ware on cover. No dust-jacket ; Helena's Path is a novel about a young girl who is trying to find her way in the world. She is faced with many challenges, but she manages to overcome them all. This book is a great story that will inspire readers to be themselves and to never give up.; 8vo ; 241 pages .

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1932. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very fine first edition with minimal foxing on edges but clean and crisp pages throughout. Dust Jacket has tanning on edges and little ware. ; When the brutal serial killer known as the Butcher strikes again, the police are stumped. So is Lieutenant Eve Dallas, who is about to be transferred to a federal task force. Eve is skeptical until she investigates and finds that the Butcher is copyingcat crimes from a notorious case from a few years ago. The only person who could have known about the old case is the victim's father--a man who is now dead. Eve races to find the father's killer before the Butcher strikes again.; 8vo ; 254 pages .

Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1932. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine edition with wear and discoloration on cover and spine and dogeared pages throughout. No dust-jacket; This book is the second Oppenheim omnibus, and it is a collection of three novellas. The first story is "The Haunting of Hill House." The second story is "The Sundial." The third story is "The Cat's Paw."; 8vo ; 1041 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1932. Hardcover. Fine edition, lightly tanned pages. No dust jacket. Cracking present along front flap spine but in tact throughout. Slight ware on cover with minimal discoloration. Inscription on front flap. ; In this thrilling novel of love, adventure, and mystery, a beautiful young woman is drawn into a web of intrigue on a remote island. Her betrothed, a powerful nobleman, has been delayed in Venice, and she is eager to join him. But when she arrives, she finds that he has been kidnapped by a rival nobleman. With the help of a spirited young sailor, she sets out to find her beau and save him from his enemies. Along the way she discovers a hidden treasure, risks her life on perilous seas, and falls in love with a charming pirate. In the end, she must choose between her duty and her heart.; 8vo ; 311 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine first edition with minimal foxing on edges and tanned fly leaf's with clean pages throughout. Cover and spine have discoloration. ; The Seven Conundrums is a unique collection of short stories that explore the nature of humans, relationships, and the universe. The stories are written in a concise and whimsical style, and are perfect for anyone who wants to read a quick, enjoyable story.; 8vo ; 283 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1911. Hardcover. Fine edition with clean and well kept cover. Edges are tanned but clean pages. No Dust-jacket. ; The Lion's Skin is a tale of love, adventure, and mystery. It follows the story of a young man, Zuan, and a beautiful woman, Leda, as they travel across Europe in search of Zuan's father. Along the way, they encounter pirates, monsters, and a cursed king.; 8vo ; 340 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. Hardcover. Fine edition with clean and well kept cover. Edges are tanned but clean pages. No Dust-jacket. ; Fortune's Fool is an engaging and fast-paced novel set during the Italian Renaissance. It tells the story of two young men, Giovanni and Fortunato, who are vying for the affections of the beautiful Beatrice. Giovanni is a kind and gentle soul, while Fortunato is a ruthless and calculating businessman. However, Beatrice is not interested in either man, and she eventually chooses Giovanni.Although the book is primarily about Beatrice and Giovanni's love story, it also contains a wealth of historical information about the Italian Renaissance. Sabatini's vividly written prose makes Fortune's Fool a compelling read, and it is sure to captivate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 304 pages .

London: Hutchison & Co (Publishers) LTD.. Fine with no dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. Fine edition, cover is in fine condition with almost no wear apparent. Flaps have tanning and slight staining on them with signature and book plate of previous owner on front fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; Bellarion the Fortunate is a historical novel set in the 12th century. It tells the story of Bellarion, a boy who is accidentally chosen to become the king of Antioch. Bellarion must fight to keep his throne against enemies who want to take it away from him.; 8vo ; 445 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Fine with no dust jacket. 1905. Hardcover. Fine edition, lightly tanned pages and stained edge. No dust jacket. Cracking present along front flap spine with netting showing. Slight ware on cover with minimal discoloration. Former owner signed fly-leaf. ; Bardelys the Magnificent is a novel about a nobleman who travels to different parts of the world to conquer them.; 8vo ; 286 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1902. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine first edition with tanned edges and discolored spine and clean pages throughout. No dust-jacket ; Audrey is a young girl who is always in trouble. Her mother is always telling her to be more careful, but Audrey just can't seem to stay out of trouble. One day, Audrey's mother gets a call that she has to go to work. Audrey is left in the care of her Grandmother. Grandmother tells Audrey that she has to be careful or she'll be in trouble too. Audrey starts to be more careful and starts to enjoy her time with her Grandmother.; 8vo ; 418 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. Near fine edition with discolration on cover and fraying on spine. Edges are foxed and tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's Mistress Wilding is a story of a woman who has been reduced to slavery and is used by her cruel master for his own amusement. She is determined to find a way to escape and return to her own life.; 8vo ; 345 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine revised edition with Illustrations, small tearing on spine and discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and bookplate on inner front flap. No dust-jacket. ; Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition is a historical novel about the infamous Spanish Inquisitor, Torquemada. The novel follows Torquemada's life from his childhood to his rise to power as the leader of the Spanish Inquisition. Torquemada is a ruthless and determined man, and he uses his power to punish anyone who he believes has violated the Catholic Church's laws. The novel is full of action and suspense, and it is sure to fascinate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 466 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1925. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine edition with wear and piling on spine and discoloration on cover. Very minimal foxing and tanning on edges with clear pages throughout. No dust-jacket. ; The Strolling Saint is a novel set in 16th century Italy. It tells the story of a man named Jacopo who is searching for a way to save his soul. Jacopo is a wanderer who has lost his way, but he is saved by a woman named Bianca. Bianca teaches Jacopo about the meaning of life and how to find his purpose in life. Jacopo begins to see the beauty in life and begins to find peace.; 8vo ; 442 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton. Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. Hardcover. Fine edition with light foxing on pages throughout and light discoloration on spine. No dust-jacket ; In Simple Peter Cradd, E. Phillips Oppenheim tells the story of a young boy who is quite different from the other boys in his neighborhood. Peter is an introvert and spends most of his time reading books or playing with his toy trains. However, Peter is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in and he is not afraid to show his emotions.The book follows Peter as he deals with the challenges of growing up, including making new friends and dealing with bullies. Peter is able to persevere through these challenges and learn a lot about himself in the process. Ultimately, Peter is able to find happiness in his own unique way and he is able to help others do the same.; 8vo ; 320 pages .

London: Michael Joseph. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718142454 . Fine+ First Edition housed in like dust-jacket. Top Page edges are slightly foxed but clean and crisp throughout. ; Signed by Author; Large 8vo; 271 pages; FSA .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1927. Hardcover. Near fine edition with very little discolration on cover and minimal fraying on spine. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. Pages are clear and illustrations throughout novel are bright and clean. No dust-jacket. ; This book tells the story of Count Corbal and his arranged marriage to the beautiful Princess Ursula. Corbal is a poor man and Ursula is a wealthy woman, but they fall in love and marry in secret. The wedding is interrupted by a rival kingdom and Corbal must flee with Ursula. They travel to different parts of the world and have many adventures before finally returning to Ursula's kingdom and getting married in a public ceremony.; 8vo ; 194 pages .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399141855 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Page edges show light foxing on all sides. ; This book follows the journey of Dick Francis, a racing driver, and his horse, To the Hilt, as they compete in various horse races. Francis is a skilled driver and his horse is a talented racer, but they are not the only ones in the race. Other drivers, horses, and obstacles must be overcome in order to win. This exciting book follows the race from start to finish and is full of suspense and excitement.; 8vo; 322 pages; FSA .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1983. First US Edition. 1/4 Cloth. 039912778X . Signed* very good first US edition housed in very good dust jacket. Pages have staining on edges and small spots throughout. Dust Jacket has some discoloratin but very minimal shelf wear. Signed on front fly leaf. ; Banker tells the story of a young man who, after being discharged from the military, moves to the small town of West Egg to become a banker. The novel follows the protagonist as he navigates the difficult task of making a new life for himself in a new town.; 8vo; 306 pages; FSA ; Signed by Author .

London: Hutchinson & Co (Publishers) LTD.. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine first edition with very little discolration on cover. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner and has bookplate. Pages are clear and fresh. No dust-jacket. ; The Saga of the Sea follows the journey of a group of sailors as they navigate their way through dangerous seas in search of a new life. The characters are faced with difficult challenges, including pirates, storms, and disease, but they always persevere in their quest. The story is full of excitement and suspense, and is sure to keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo ; 194 pages .