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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 .

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 .

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: Stanley Paul & Co. , Ltd. Very Good-. 1925. Hardcover. A later edition in very good- condition. Spine is loose and fading. Several stamps from bookseller on interior. Foxing is present throughout. ; This book is about a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and must prove his innocence.; 8vo; 286 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1926. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good + condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Black and white pictorial endpapers. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. Previous owner's library bookplate on front pastedown. ; .Bellarion the Fortunate is a novel about a young man who is cursed with bad luck. He tries to find a way to break the curse, but it proves to be difficult.; 8vo; 446 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1936. First US Edition. Hardcover. Near fine edition, with black boards and red lettering. No dust-jacket. Slight tear on spine exposing netting with tanned pasted down and foxing on edges. Former owner signature on fly-leaf. ; Captain Blood is a swashbuckling adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini. It tells the story of a young Englishman, Richard Grenville, who is kidnapped by a band of pirates and must figure out how to get himself and his friends out of a tight spot.; 8vo ; 240 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine revised edition with Illustrations, small tearing on spine and discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and bookplate on inner front flap. No dust-jacket. ; Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition is a historical novel about the infamous Spanish Inquisitor, Torquemada. The novel follows Torquemada's life from his childhood to his rise to power as the leader of the Spanish Inquisition. Torquemada is a ruthless and determined man, and he uses his power to punish anyone who he believes has violated the Catholic Church's laws. The novel is full of action and suspense, and it is sure to fascinate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 466 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. Near fine edition with discolration on cover and fraying on spine. Edges are foxed and tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's Mistress Wilding is a story of a woman who has been reduced to slavery and is used by her cruel master for his own amusement. She is determined to find a way to escape and return to her own life.; 8vo ; 345 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1925. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine edition with wear and piling on spine and discoloration on cover. Very minimal foxing and tanning on edges with clear pages throughout. No dust-jacket. ; The Strolling Saint is a novel set in 16th century Italy. It tells the story of a man named Jacopo who is searching for a way to save his soul. Jacopo is a wanderer who has lost his way, but he is saved by a woman named Bianca. Bianca teaches Jacopo about the meaning of life and how to find his purpose in life. Jacopo begins to see the beauty in life and begins to find peace.; 8vo ; 442 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Shelf wear present, with some tanning to pages. Fair amount of foxing throughout. ; Second Series; 8vo; 295 pages .

New York: Brentano's. Very Good-. 1913. Hardcover. A later edition in very good- condition. Black boards with gilt lettering on spine and cover. Cover shows shelf wear, and pages are tanned. ; With colored frontispiece and sixteen other illustrations in half-tone. ; 8vo; 465 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1929. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition, first printing with illustrated paste downs and fly-leaf. Light shelfware on spine edges and tanning on paper edges. No dust-jacket. Small book plate on front fly-leaf. ; The Romantic Prince is a story of a young man who is forced to become king. He must learn how to rule and deal with the people. He falls in love with a woman who is forbidden to him.; 8vo; 353 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+. 1937. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first US edition in very good+ condition. Top of spine is frayed and endpages are tanned. Bookseller's sticker on front endpage. ; 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 .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Fine+ in Poor dust jacket. 1921. PhotoPlay Edition. Hardcover. Fine photo play edition S edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Housed in poor condition dust-jacket that has seperated but all pieces are present. ; Rafael Sabatini's Scaramouche is a one-of-a-kind adventure story, an exciting and fast-paced tale of the romance and treachery of 16th century Europe. Born to a noble family in Spain, Scaramouche is a fearless and witty young man who revels in his own freedom and disdain for social conventions. When the Bishop of Rome sends an embassy to Spain to negotiate peace between the Catholic and Protestant factions, Scaramouche is chosen to travel with them as their entertainment. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a cunning plot to assassinate the Pope, and must use all his wits and bravery to outwit his enemies.; 8vo ; 392 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good+. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good+ condition. Shelf wear present, with some tanning to pages. ; First Series; 8vo; 342 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good-. 1921. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Red boards with black text. Light shelfwear and some fraying to spine, with previous owner's signature on front endpage. Pages have some tanning, but are still tight. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a romance set during the French Revolution, and tells the story of the eponymous Scaramouche, a devil-may-care adventurer and rogue who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to overthrow the French government.; 8vo; 392 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1927. First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine uniform edition with navy boards and gold lettering housed in a very good, light blue, dust jacket. DJ has small tears and wear on edges with a small piece missing from the back upper right corner. Spin is cracked but no netting showing. ; was born to a family of English nobility in 1553. He served the Crown during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, and wrote many poems, plays, and novels. He died in 1629.Anthony Wilding is the semi-autobiographical story of an English nobleman who served the Crown during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Wilding's life is full of adventure, love, and battle, and he writes vividly about these experiences in his poetry, plays, and novels. He is best known for his novel The She-Wolf of London, which has been adapted into a film.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 271 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1945. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st edition with red boards and black lettering housed in very good dust jacket with small tears and shelfwear. Minimal wear on pages and boards. ; is a children's book that tells the story of a group of animals who get into mischief and have fun.The Birth of Mischief is a children's book that tells the story of a group of animals who get into mischief and have fun. This book is perfect for children who love getting into trouble and having a good time.; 8vo; 308 pages .

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Boardes are slightly faded with light shelf ware and discolored and minimally stained edges. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a brilliantly satirical and entertaining novel about a cynical and scheming nobleman who uses his wit, charm, and political skills to rise to the top of the French court.; 8vo; 420 pages .