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New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition. Hardcover. .K. DunlapThe Seminar for Murder by S.K. Dunlap is the story of a group of college students who are invited to participate in a murder mystery game. They are given a case to solve and must figure out who killed their chosen victim. Along the way, the students learn about murder, forensic science, and the criminal justice system.; 8vo; $6.50 .

New York: Random House. Very Good+. 1941. Hardcover. A Very Good+ edition with some general wear and tear to the board and pages ; The First Part of the Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha tells the story of Don Quixote, a man who believes in the power of imagination and is convinced that he is a knight errant fighting for the good of all. Despite his lack of actual experience, Don Quixote pursues his fictitious adventures with passion and determination, often leading him into trouble. Ultimately, his quest leads him to meet many remarkable people, experience great adversity, and learn some valuable lessons.; 8vo; 566 pages .

London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.. Poor. 1910. Softcover. An edition in poor condition with a memorial stamp on the front flyleaf. The edges of the cover are rubbing and chipping and the front cover, endpaper, and serial page have become detached; The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605. The story follows the titular Don Quixote, who is convinced that he is a knight who has been chivalrously called to protect the people of La Mancha from the evil oppression of the wealthy and powerful. Despite his ridiculousness, Don Quixote soon finds himself engaged in many adventures, including a battle with an giant windmill.; Everyman's Library: Romance; 18mo; 424 pages .

London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.. Fair. 1910. Softcover. A volume in fair condition . There is a memorial stamp to the front flyleaf and the edges of the cover are rubbing and chipping; IDEADon Quixote is the story of a man who is convinced that he is a knight errant, tasked with saving the world from wickedness. He sets out on a journey to carry out this mission, even though he is often laughed at and ridiculed. Despite these setbacks, Don Quixote never gives up, and eventually becomes a national hero.; Everyman's Library: Romance; 18mo; 477 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition with dust-jacket of very good+ condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. No marks or discoloration to pages. ; Sabatini’s Scaramouche is the story of a cynical and adventuresome knight, D’Artagnan, who is forced into service with the king of France. D’Artagnan quickly becomes disillusioned with court life and the king’s unscrupulous advisors. He is also envious of the king’s handsome and charismatic courtier, Scaramouche. D’Artagnan plots to get revenge on Scaramouche and eventually succeeds.; 8vo; 420 pages .

Boston 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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1923. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine first edition, first printing with dust-jacket of like condition. Small chip to dust-jacket near the spine. Book is without blemishes or marks. ; Fortune's Fool tells the story of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and must fight to prove his innocence. Along the way, he meets other characters who help him on his journey, including a beautiful woman who may be the key to his freedom.; 8vo; 304 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1930. First US Edition. Hardcover. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and stamped fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; In The King's Minion, a young man named Garin is enlisted by the king of France to kill the Duke of Burgundy, who has been conspiring against the king. Garin travels to Burgundy and eventually finds himself in a deadly game of chess with the duke.; 8vo ; 443 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Near Fine with no dust jacket. N.D.. First Printing. Hardcover. A new fine edition, sage green boards with black letter. No dust-jacket. Spine has shelf wear. Pages are tanned and foxed throughout. ; Wilding is a novel set in the days of piracy and plunder on the high seas. The story follows the adventures of a young man, Jack Aubrey, as he searches for a ship and crew to join him in a quest for treasure. Along the way, Jack meets a colorful cast of characters, from the drunken and lecherous doctor, Stephen Maturin, to the brilliant but volatile captain, Edward Vernon.; 8vo ; 288 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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton and Mifflin Company. Fair. 1921. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in fair condition. Cover shows wear and age and the spine is fading. Water stain on lower part of pages. Markings on endpapers. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a romance of the French Revolution, set in the court of Louis XVI and the Jacobin Club. The novel follows the romantic entanglements of Scaramouche (the title character), a dashing swordsman and ladies' man, and the beautiful and enigmatic Mme. de Rênal.; 8vo; 392 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Fine with no dust jacket. 1927. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine uniform edition, practically new with dark brown boards and gold lettering. No dust-jacket. Name and stamp on paste down. Top edge is gilded in gold. ; Anthony Wilding is the illegitimate son of the Earl of Westmorland and the woman who becomes his governess. When Anthony is nine, his father dies and his mother remarries. His new stepfather, an army officer, takes Anthony away from his mother and sends him to boarding school in the colonies. Anthony rebels, runs away, and falls in with a group of gypsies. After a dramatic adventure, Anthony returns to England and becomes a gentleman hunter.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 271 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1930. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good + condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. Boards are beginning to come loose. ; This book is about a man who is falsely accused of treason and sent to a remote castle to live out the rest of his days. He is forced to work in the castle dungeon and is tortured by the king's minion, who is in charge of torturing people. He spends his time plotting his escape and eventually succeeds.; 8vo; 420 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good-. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Cover shows wear and has fraying on spine. Some stains to back of cover. Small amount of foxing. No stated date or edition. ; With 24 pages of publisher's advertisements. U. S. Title - "The King's Minion" ; 8vo; 320 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good- edition with no date remarks. Spine is cocked, with some fraying. Pages are clean and free of marks and discoloration. Inscription to previous owner on front endpage. ; Compilation of Bellarion, the Strolling Saint, and the Banner of the Bull. With 56 pages of publisher's advertisements at end ; 8vo; 848 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first printing of the first edition in dust-jacket of same quality. Dust-jacket has a few tears, most noticeably on front. Illustrated endpapers are slightly tanned and depict soldiers marching. Ink signature of previous owner on title page. Foxing present on pages. Spine is discolored with small dent near bottom. ; The Nuptials of Corbal is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Basis for the film The Prisoner of Corbal (1936) starring Hugh Sinclair as the Marquis of Corbal and Hazel Terry as Cleonie. Author Rafael Sabatini is best known for his book Captain Blood ; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 192 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good. 1928. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Minimal shelf wear and no blemishes to pages. ; The Hounds of God is a novel about a group of men who are searching for a murderer.; 8vo; 327 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 Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine edition with patterned blue boards. Stained, foxed and tanned edges but clear pages throughout. Former Library book with "Withdrawn" stamped throughout on fly-leafs. No dust-jacket. ; The Banner of the Bull is a tale of adventure and intrigue, set in the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance. Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, is in search of a new champion to defend his city against the attacks of the neighboring duchies. He chooses the young Vitelli, but the boy is reluctant to leave his mother and sister. Eventually, Sforza forces Vitelli to leave home, and he joins the duke's army. Vitelli quickly proves himself a brave and skillful soldier, and soon becomes one of Sforza's most trusted advisors. But when Sforza is deposed by his jealous brother, Vitelli is forced to flee the city. He joins a band of mercenaries, and eventually finds… Read More

London: Hutchinson. Very Good+. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good+ edition. Spine shows some fading, with a small scuff to the front cover. Front endpage bears previous owner's signature. ; With 40 pages of publisher's advertisements ; 8vo; 287 pages .