Collected Short Stories
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. An exceptional copy of this collection of short stories from the celebrated author of the Aubrey/Maturin series. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Wine-Dark Sea
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only slight foxing to the text block and light rubbing to the spine foot, else as new and unread. An exceptional copy of this 16th novel in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Clarissa Oakes
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition (True First)/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only mild foxing to the text block, else as new and unread. An exceptional copy of this 15th novel in the Aubrey/Maturin series; uncommon in this condition. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Far Side of the World
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition (True First)/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with moderate foxing to the text block, and a clipped lower front flap with a publishers price sticker affixed (probably a price change before publication), else a crisp, fresh copy. An exceptionally bright copy of this 10th novel in the Aubrey/Maturin series and basis for the outstanding movie; uncommon in this condition. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in... Read More
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The Ionian Mission
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition (True First)/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with minor age-spotting to the flaps, endpapers, and exterior text block, and some light rubbing and age-toning to the jacket. An outstanding copy of this 8th novel in the Aubrey/Maturin series; scarce in the first UK edition and in this condition. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in... Read More
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Post Captain
by Patrick O'Brian
First UK Edition (True First)/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with mild sunning to the board edges, a subtle lean to the binding, and slight off-setting to the front free paper; housed in a exceptionally clean and bright jacket that shows only faint wrinkling to the front panel. A highly collectible copy of this 2nd novel in the Aubrey/Maturin series; scarce in the first UK edition and in this... Read More
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The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a hint of rubbing to the lower board edges. SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the half title page. An outstanding copy of this seminal work of the Vietnam War; uncommon in this condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Last Things
by Jenny Offill
Stated First Edition/First Printing: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. A pristine copy of this author's debut novel; she is also the author of "Dept. of Speculation", a novel shortlisted for many major awards. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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My Friend Flicka
by Mary O'Hara
First Edition/Later Printing (19th); A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. A handsome copy of this beloved novel in the original jacket; this book rarely found in the intact original jacket. This copy is in very good or better condition with a square, tight binding, sharp lettering over green boards with a horse embossed to the front board, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some mild rubbing to the edges and a PO gift inscription... Read More
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Incidents at the Shrine (Plus Bonus Book!)
by Ben Okri
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear, else as new and unread. Also included, a F/F first edition of Okri's "Songs of Enchantment". An outstanding pair of books from the Booker Prize winning author of "The Famished Road". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Stiletto: A Novel (The Rook Files)
by Daniel O'Malley
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light soiling to the boards and a couple of small creases to the jacket, else F/F. An outstanding copy of this novel, being the sequel to O'Malley's first book "The Rook", which was the basis for the excellent TV series; this novel uncommonly scarce in the current market. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh mylar cover... Read More
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In the Province of Saints: A Novel
by Thomas O'Malley
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Provenance for the signing laid in. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The English Patient
by Michael Ondaatje
First US Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the board edges and some faint soiling to the boards, else a Fine/Fine copy. SIGNED by the author on the title page.; laid in is a SIGNED letter from the author on his personal stationary. An exceptional copy of this award winning novel, basis for the classic movie starring Ralph Fiennes and Kirsten Scott Thomas, winner of multiple Academy Awards. Uncommon in... Read More
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Netherland: A Novel
by Joseph O'Neill
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and dated by the author on the title page, date a few weeks after publication. A pristine copy of this critically acclaimed novel, winner of the Pen/Faulkner award. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Achewood Volume 1: The Great Outdoor Fight
by Chris Onstad
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book with no visible flaws. SIGNED and inscribed boldly by the author to the verso of the front free paper with a drawing. A pristine copy of this graphic novel, published by Dark Horse; based on the award winning author's Achewood series. Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Spider King's Daughter
by Chibundu Onuzo
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in French Flaps with no visible flaws, as new and unread. SIGNED with initials and a heart doodle to the title page. A beautiful copy of this debut novel, critically acclaimed and short listed for a number of awards; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar bag and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Lazy Little Loafers
by Susan Orlean
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and dated by the author to the title page. A Lovely copy of this children's picture book by the author of "The Orchid Thief". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Invisible Bridge/How to Breathe Underwater
by Julie Orringer
First Editions/First Printings; Both books Fine in Fine dust jackets. Both books SIGNED by the author to the title page. Lovely copies of this author's first 2 published works, critically acclaimed and with multiple award nominations. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Zeke and Ned
by Larry McMurtry; Diana Ossana
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by McMurtry to the title page. A pristine copy of this novel, by the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Lonesome Dove", and his frequent collaborator Diana Ossana. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Akira Book Two (Numbered Limited Edition)
by Katsuhiro Otomo
Limited Hardcover Edition (this being #208 of 1500); A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. This is the English translation of Otomo's popular Manga, Volume II, first published in Japanese in comic format; the Akira series was the basis for a feature film often credited for popularizing Anime in America. This limited edition was published by Graphitti Designs, a division of Marvel Entertainment, in collaboration with Kodansha, Tokyo, the original publishers of Akira. An exceptional copy of a scarce... Read More
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Akira: Book One (Limited Hardcover Edition)
by Katsuhiro Otomo
Limited Hardcover Edition (this being #638 of 1500); A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. This is the English translation of Otomo's popular Manga, first published in Japanese in comic format; the Akira series was the basis for a feature film often credited for popularizing Anime in America. This limited edition was published by Graphitti Designs, a division of Marvel Entertainment, in collaboration with Kodansha, Tokyo, the original publishers of Akira. An exceptional copy of a scarce edition; rarely... Read More
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The Lineup: The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives (Signed Limited Edition)
by Otto Penzler (Ed.)
Signed Limited Edition, this being #214 of 250 copies; A Fine book w/o jacket as issued, in a glassine cover. SIGNED by Otto Penzler to a limitation page, and also SIGNED by each author to a signature page before their chapter. A beautiful edition published by Penzler's Mysterious Bookshop in New York. This edition is a compilation of mystery authors discussing the origins of their fictional detectives, for example, Lee Child on Jack Reacher, or Michael Connelly on Harry Bosch.... Read More
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The Air War, 1939-1945
by R. J. Overy
First Edition/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Fine book in a slightly age-toned Nearly Fine dust jacket. An exceptional copy of this classic work of the air war during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters and the strategic bombing campaign; an uncommon title. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line, in the first state dust jacket with no NYT Bestseller blurb; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this critically acclaimed and wildly popular novel; basis for the upcoming movie. Uncommon in the first printing, particularly in collectible condition. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding and bright orange lettering over blue and orange boards; the book would grade fine to... Read More
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The Opposite House
by Helen Oyeyemi
First UK Edition (True First)/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author to the title page. This title uncommon signed and in F/F condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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