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First US Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only mild foxing to the page edges and light rubbing to the panel edges and corners. An outstanding copy of this novel, one in the Culture series, by the celebrated Scottish writer; sadly passing in 2013 to cancer. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. A Review copy with review slip laid in, also including promotional material from Knopf. A pristine copy of this Travis McGee mystery, uncommon with the review slip. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Hardcover Edition/First Printing of the author's first published work; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. A stunning copy of this debut novel from the author of the Travis McGee series, first published as a PB original in 1950, published in hardcover by Robert Hale in 1974; very scarce in today's market, particularly in this pristine condition. The book is in fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright silver lettering over clean black boards, and clean, white pages throughout; housed in a near fine price clipped dust jacket that is crisp and vibrant with only slight age-toning to the back panel and flaps, else Fine. Overall, a beautiful copy and a great addition to any MacDonald collection! Not remaindered, not ex-library; protected in a Mylar sleeve and will ship in a sturdy box.

First edition; A very good book in a likewise very good dust jacket. This volume is in very good condition with a tight binding and off-white to white pages; the book has a slight lean to it and moderate shelf wear to the ends and edges; the front free end paper has an area where a previous owners signature has been erased - this area now has a minor wrinkle to it. Housed in a very good price clipped dust jacket that shows minor rubbing and chipping to both spine ends, corners, and flap folds. Overall, a handsome copy; protected in a mylar cover.

First Edition/Stated First Printing; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED and dated by the author without inscription. An outstanding copy of this early novel by the author of the Travis McGee series; this book difficult to find in collectible condition because of it's poor construction; very scarce signed indeed. This copy is in very good condition showing moderate foxing to the pages and text block (very common with this title because of the cheap paper used in production), mild rubbing to the spine ends and board edges, and a slight lean to the binding; housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows a couple of small closed tears along the spine and the back panel lower corner and some mild rubbing and light chipping to the spine ends and panel edges, Overall, a better than most copy of this book, certainly enhanced by MacDonald's signing; a lovely addition to any MacDonald collection. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($2.95 intact), not ex-library; in a protective… Read More

First Hardcover Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only light age-toning to the jacket edges and flaps. An outstanding copy of this murder mystery by the author of the Travis McGee series. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this SciFi work by the author of the Travis McGee mystery series; this book was MacDonald's first published hardcover novel, following a few paperback originals. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright red spine lettering over gray boards, and clean, white pages throughout; the book does show some minor crimping to the spine ends and a light discoloration to the same, else fine. Housed in a beautiful sharp and bright dust jacket that does not show the usual fading and rubbing normally found with this title. Not price clipped ($2.75 intact), not remaindered, not ex-library; in a protective sleeve and will ship in a sturdy box.

First UK Edition (First Hardcover Edition); A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. A handsome copy of this Travis McGee novel; this edition precedes the US first hardcover edition by 5 years. This copy is in very good or better condition showing some minor spotting to the top exterior text block and some mild rubbing to the board edges; housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some light rubbing with a couple of tiny chips at the spine ends. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the front free end paper. An outstanding copy of this title by the author of popular hardboiled detective novels featuring Lew Archer, the author's actual name being Kenneth Millar. This copy is in near fine condition with bright gold lettering over a green spine, a square tight binding, and clean white pages; the book does show some spotting to the exterior text block and some light foxing to the page edges, else fine. Housed in a sharp near fine dust jacket that shows only a little age-toning to the edges and flaps, and some light reinforcement to the spine ends (externally imperceptible), else fine. Overall, a lovely copy of a book hard to find in near fine condition or better, particularly signed. Not price clipped ($3.95 intact) and not ex-library; housed in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial rubbing to the jacket edges; SIGNED, inscribed, and dated by the author to the front free paper in the year of publication. An outstanding copy of this bulky novel, uncommon in this condition and signed by the author. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Very Good Original dust jacket. A handsome copy of this author's 2nd Science Fiction novel, to be followed eventually by the classic Travis McGee mystery series. This copy is in Near Fine condition with only slight rubbing to the board edges, some faint soiling to the exterior text block, and some very minor off-setting to the endpapers. Housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows some rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, edges, and corners, a few short tears along the back flap fold, and some light soiling to the back panel. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($2.75 intact), and not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship in a sturdy box.

1st Hardcover Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, in as new, unread condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First US Hardcover Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed to the front free paper by the author. An outstanding copy of this early Travis McGee novel; one of the scarcest Travis McGee titles, uncommon in this condition, very rare signed by MacDonald (as of this listing, this being the only signed copy available on the market). This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright silver lettering over green boards, and clean, white pages throughout; the book shows light rubbing to the lower board edges and spine ends, else fine. Housed in a bright and clean near fine dust jacket that shows only some light creasing to the folds and two closed tears, one to the bottom of the back panel, and one to the bottom of the back flap fold. Overall, a beautiful copy of a rare book, greatly enhanced by MacDonald's signing; a bucket list item for the Travis McGee collector or 20th century mystery collector! Not remaindered, not price clipped ($5.50 intact), not… Read More

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. An excellent copy of this well received debut novel. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection and ships in a new, sturdy box.

Stated first edition; signed by the author on the 2nd front free end paper. A near fine book in a near fine dust jacket. This volume shows with minor shelf wear to the spine ends and edges of both the book and jacket, else fine. Not price clipped, not remaindered, not ex-lib. An attractive copy hard ti find in collectible condition due to it's size; in a protective mylar cover.

First Edition/First Printing in a 1st state dust jacket with the "R" colophon on the copyright page, "A Word from the Publisher" blurb on the front flap with no reviews and $4.00 price intact; A Near fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this author's first book, a classic of World War II, and considered one of the great works of 20th Century Literature. Scarce in the first printing/first state jacket in near fine or better condition. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright white lettering over black boards, and clean pages throughout with just a hint of foxing to the edges; the book does show mild rubbing to the spine ends and lower boards (common for the title), and a gentle bump to both top corners, else fine. Housed in a crisp and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some light rubbing and chipping to the spine ends and corners, minor creasing along the fold edges, and just a mild fading to the spine. A must have for the 20th century… Read More

First Edition/First Printing in a 1st state dust jacket with the "R" colophon on the copyright page, "A Word from the Publisher" blurb on the front flap with no reviews and $4.00 price intact; A Near Fine book in a Very Good plus dust jacket. SIGNED card laid in. A beautiful copy of this classic of World War II fiction. This book is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright lettering on the spine, and clean, white pages with just a hint of foxing to the edges; The spine ends and board edges are rubbed, particularly the lower edges, and a ghost of a tape mark is present to both the front and rear end papers. The very good plus dust jacket shows some minor chipping to the spine ends, the spine shows some light fading, and the back panel and flaps show some age darkening, else NF to F. Overall, a wonderful example of a book that is notoriously hard to find in collectible condition, enhanced with the author's laid in signature. An absolute must for any WWII collection and a classic of… Read More

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and dated on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.

First Edition Thus/Stated First Printing; A Near Fine book without dust jacket as issued. This is the limited edition of which 750 copies were published. A near fine book with only mild rubbing to the edges, else fine; in an acetate cover. Not remaindered or ex-library; will ship in a sturdy box.

First UK Edition (True First Edition)/First Printing with a "1" on the copyright page; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only one slight bump to the top of the back board, else as new and unread. SIGNED to a glassine page before the title page. A gorgeous copy of this title, critically acclaimed and basis for the fine film starring Sandra Bullock; this book uncommon in the first printing, rare signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.