The Ruins
by Scott Smith
Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws, as new and unread. An outstanding copy of this novel by the author of "A Simple Plan". 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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Topper
by Thorne Smith
First Edition/First Printing; A Very Good book in a Near Fine Original Dust Jacket. An exceptionally well preserved copy of this title, basis for multiple screen and stage adaptations; uncommon in the first printing, rare in the original jacket. This copy is in Very Good condition with a square, tight binding, bright gold lettering over clean red boards (mild fading to the spine lettering), and clean pages throughout with minor age-toning to the page edges; some light rubbing to the... Read More
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Topper Takes a Trip
by Thorne Smith
First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel, the sequel to "Topper", and basis for the 1939 film; known for his outlandish and racy books, this one is actually a ghost story of sorts. This copy is in near fine condition with only some light fading to the spine lettering and some mild crimping to the spine foot, else a fine, clean, and tight copy. Housed in a very... Read More
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The Stray Lamb
by Thorne Smith
First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An exceptionally well preserved copy of this novel from the author of the "Topper" series, this novel taking inspiration from that series. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright pink lettering over black boards, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some mild rubbing to the spine, hinges, and the lower edges, else fine. Housed in a clean, crisp, and... Read More
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Turnabout
by Thorne Smith
Stated First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy of this novel, a "comedy of morals and manners" from the acclaimed Thorne Smith; uncommon in the first edition (this being the true first edition) and in this condition. This copy is in near fine condition showing only a light push at the spine ends and a faint age-toning to the page edges, else Fine. Housed in a clean and bright near fine dust... Read More
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Skin and Bones (Association Copy)
by Thorne Smith
Stated First Edition/First Printing in the First State dust jacket; A Very Good book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An excellent copy of this comedic novel by the acclaimed and prolific Thorne Smith. This copy is from the library of Paul Jordan-Smith, Minister, lecturer, writer, and literary editor, considered one of the foremost authorities on Robert Burton; Jordan-Smith's bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. This copy is in very good condition showing some moderate sunning to the boards,... Read More
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The Stray Lamb
by Thorne Smith
First UK Edition; A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel by the American writer famous for his outlandish and sometimes racy works; this is the first UK edition, uncommon in the marketplace, particularly in this condition. This copy is in very good or better condition with only light age spotting to the exterior text block and various page edges, mostly to the first dozen pages or so, else near... Read More
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The Night Life of the Gods
by Thorne Smith
First UK Edition/First Printing; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket, A handsome copy of this comedic novel from the acclaimed Thorne Smith; uncommon in the first UK edition. This copy is in very good condition with fading to the boards and spine lettering, and some age-spotting to the endpapers and text block. Housed in a crisp and clean very good dust jacket with chipping to the spine ends, moderate rubbing and creasing to the jacket edges,... Read More
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The Night Life of the Gods
by Thorne Smith
Stated First Edition; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. A remarkably well preserved copy of this novel, "a profound and witty comment on the ways of Gods and men"; uncommon in the first edition, scarce in this condition. This copy is in very good condition with some mild sunning to the board edges and moderate fading to the spine lettering, else near fine or better. Housed in a clean and crisp dust jacket that shows minor... Read More
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The Secret Speech
by Tom Rob Smith
First UK Edition, First Printing. This is a Fine book housed in a Fine dust jacket, with slight toning to the top text block, which is common in UK printings. An as-new unread copy. Not remaindered, not price clipped, and not ex-library. In Archival protection and carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Child 44
by Tom Rob Smith
First Edition, First Printing with the complete number line. A Fine Book in a Fine Dust Jacket SIGNED by the author on the title page. This is a clean and tight unread book with minimal age toning. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library. In archival protection and shipped in a carefully wrapped sturdy box.
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The Leopard Hunts in Darkness
by Wilbur A Smith
Later Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light age-spotting to the top of the exterior text block and mild rubbing to the board and jacket edges. SIGNED by the author to the 2nd free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). 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 Autograph Man
by Zadie Smith
First Edition, First Printing with the "1" on the copywrite page. Due to toning on the text block, this Near Fine book is housed in a Fine dust jacket and is clean and tight. Not remaindered, not price clipped, and not ex-library. In archival protection and shipped carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Shattered Horse
by S. P Somtow
Very mild shelfwear else fine. Stated first printing; in archival protection.
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The Volcano Lover
by Susan Sontag
First Edition/Stated First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only light age-spotting to the exterior text block. SIGNED by the author to the front free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). An outstanding copy of this title, from the prolific and acclaimed Susan Sontag. 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 Map of Love
by Ahdaf Soueif
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only mild foxing to the page edges, else as new and unread. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.A heart-piercing story of two love affairs: one fiercely up-to-date, the other long-ago but no less passionate. It is a story of Empire, of Egypt, a story of the century... Read More
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Third Girl from the Left
by Martha Southgate
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page with provenance laid in. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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The Choice (Signed First Edition)
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this novel by the prolific and critically acclaimed Sparks. "Autographed Copy" sticker to the front panel (may be removed). 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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At First Sight
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An outstanding copy of this novel by the highly popular and prolific Sparks. 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 Last Song (Signed First Edition)
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only a hint of foxing to the page edges, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An exceptional copy of this novel by the highly popular and critically acclaimed Sparks, 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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True Believer (Signed First Edition)
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only light rubbing to the board edges and mild foxing to the page edges. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An exceptional copy of this novel by the highly popular and critically acclaimed Sparks, 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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Two by Two (Signed First Edition)
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED boldly by the author to a tipped in page. A pristine copy of this novel, uncommon in this condition and signed. Dust jacket has the limited time offer blurb. 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 Best of Me
by Nicholas Sparks
Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a small previous bookstore sticker to the back panel, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author boldly to the title page; a flyer from the signing event laid in. A pristine copy of this novel by the critically acclaimed and hugely popular author; this title somewhat uncommon unsigned. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar... Read More
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A Bend in the Road (Signed First Edition)
by Nicholas Sparks
First Edition/Stated First Printing with the complete number line; a Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only the ghost of a sticker and a PO initials and date to the front free paper, in a clean, crisp, and bright dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the title page. 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 Principles of Ethics: In Two Volumes
by Herbert Spencer
A Two Volume Set; A Near Fine set in wraps, with only light rubbing to the panel edges. Not remaindered and not ex-library; will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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