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London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good undated edition. The orange boards are a little loose with some discoloration to spine. The pages are tanned, and there are a few pencil marks to front endpage ; ; 8vo; 277 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. N.D.. Hardcover. A good+ edition in near fine dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is brightly illustrated and free of marks and tears. Book has tanned pages and small pieces of boards missing near edges and at spine. Undated. ; ; 8vo; 277 pages .

New York: William Morrow. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0060825391 . A beautiful first edition/second printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by the author, Sena Jeter Naslund on title page; Author Sena Jeter Naslund relies on historical fact and scholarship to create her imaginative, yet insightful, portrait of Marie Antoinette, consort of Louis XVI, King of France. Maria is introduced to the French court at the age of fourteen as she becomes the wife of the fifteen year old Dauphin, the future King of France; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good+ condition housed in a like condition dust-jacket. There is some wear to dust-jacket, but the text and illustration are still bright. It is a clean, tightly bound copy. ; One of the author's pocket thrillers, intended for reading on a train or for "tiresome hours of waiting," per dust-jacket flap ; 8vo; 223 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the page edges and throughout novel and normal shelfwear to cover ; ; 8vo; 288 pages .

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Very Good-. 1936. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first edition, first printing. The boards are worn with some fading and the interior has a previous owner's sticker on front pastedown. The pages are clean, but a little loose. The publisher's catalog at end does have pen marks next to some titles; Advice Limited by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a humorous and insightful book that will help you achieve success.; 8vo; 318 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039452750X . A very attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; Alexandra Freed is the story of one woman's fight to reclaim her life and her identity after being kidnapped and held captive for over a year. Freed is a strong and determined woman who does not give up easily. She uses her wit and intelligence to survive in the worst conditions possible, and she never ceases to fight for her freedom. Freed's story is inspiring and motivating, and it is an excellent example of the power of resilience and perseverance.; 8vo .

London, New York, Toronto, And Melbourne: Cassell and Company, Ltd.. Very Good-. 1914. Hardcover. A very good- edition. Some foxing is present throughout the text, and the cover shows normal shelfwear. The spine has faded from its original dark red and is cocked ; The Amazing Partnership tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a black man and a white woman. They meet each other while both are defendants in a court case, and they become friends while they are waiting to be judged. The story follows their journey as they learn to trust each other and grow to rely on one another. The Amazing Partnership is an inspiring story of the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.; 8vo; 312 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good edition. The cover is clean, with a small dent to back board. The interior pages are slightly tanned, with a previous owner's signature on front pastedown. The volume bears no stated date; Ambrose Lavendale is a diplomat who is entrusted with negotiating a peace treaty between two warring factions. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics while trying to keep the peace.; 8vo; 288 pages .

Boston: 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 .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399125043 . First printing of the first edition in Very Good+ condition with tanning, foxing and soiling in a Near Fine dust-jacket with some tearing and soiling, signed by author Alice Hoffman; Natalie Lansky watches the explosion at Angel Landing III power plant from the safe distance ofher aunt's house. She has no idea that she will come to form a strong bond with the bomber, Michael Finn; 8vo; [vi, 1-2], 3-220, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Dial Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385319002 . First edition/first printing in about Fine condition with some minor soiling and edgewear at top. In Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Laura Zigman directly on the title page; Animal Husbandry is a comprehensive guide to raising and caring for animals. It covers everything from choosing the right animal to raising them, to feeding and caring for them, to preventive care and more. This guide is perfect for both novice and experienced animal caregivers.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

London, Melbourne, And Toronto: Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited. Very Good+. N.D.. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good+ condition. The red boards are clean with some tanning to endpages ; ; 8vo; 318 pages .

Boston: 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 .

London And Melbourne: Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The red boards show spots of discoloration and there is tanning and foxing to interior pages. An inscription to the previous owner is present on front endpage ; Also published as "The Yellow House" ; 8vo; 256 pages .

London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. 1936. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. The volume sports normal wear from life on a shelf and foxing throughout. The binding is tight; Miss Mott is a spinster schoolteacher who, despite her lack of romantic interests, manages to have a fulfilling life. She is content with her job, her friends, and her life in general until she meets Mr. Jenkins, a new student in her class. He is strikingly handsome, and Miss Mott soon becomes drawn to him. She begins to feel like she is missing out on something important in her life if she isn't interested in Mr. Jenkins, and she decides to take a chance and pursue a relationship with him. However, Miss Mott soon learns that Mr. Jenkins is a dishonest man who is only after her money. She is heartbroken when she realizes that she has been duped, but she continues to live a happy life without Mr. Jenkins.; 8vo; 314 pages .

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Very Good. 1937. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition with some shelf wear to the covers. The spine is starting and there is a small stamp on bottom front flyleaf; Ask Miss Mott is a humorous novel about a high school teacher who is asked to coach the school’s girls’ basketball team. The teacher is a natural at coaching and quickly turns the team around, leading them to a winning record. However, the girls’ parents are not happy with the team’s success and want the teacher to resign. The teacher refuses to quit and continues to coach the team, even when they are suddenly eliminated from the playoffs. In the end, the team and the teacher are triumphant, and the parents are happy to have seen their daughter’s skills develop.; 8vo; 286 pages .

New York: Warner Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446532428 . Unread first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks; In Sparks' sequel to True Believer, Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, married to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life. As his life seems to be settling, a mysterious message re-opens old wounds and sets off a chain of events that will forever change the course of this young couple's marriage; 8vo; viii, [3], 2-277, [1] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Warner Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446532428 . An unread stated first edition/first printing in As New /As New condition, SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks; In Sparks' sequel to True Believer, Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, married to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life. As his life seems to be settling, a mysterious message re-opens old wounds and sets off a chain of events that will forever change the course of this young couple's marriage; 8vo; viii, [3], 2-277, [1] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Venture Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1947. Hardcover. Very Good- in a Good dust-jacket. Minor dust-staining of edges of text-block. Minor age-toning to pages. Owner's name on the ffep in blue ink. Numerous nicks and chips, primarily at head and tail of spine of the dust-jacket. A bit of shelf-wear and rubbing primarily to back-panel; Blind-stamped circle at bottom-left of back-cover indicates that the volume is a book club edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 241 pages .