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First hardcover edition, published by the University Press of New England, 1999. Part of the 'Hardscrabble Books' series of books focusing on fiction of New England. Historical fiction, told in first person, this is the story of a young woman in Boston of the 1830's. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no former ownership marks. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. No marks to the edges of the text block. with sewn binding and mustard yellow cloth covered spine with ark green colored boards. On the edge of the back flap is a poke mark - looks like another book bumped into it and made a pencil point sized mark on that edge. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.
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The Adventures of Allegra Fullerton: Or, A Memoir of Startling and Amusing Episodes from Itinerant Life--A Novel (Hardscrabble Books-Fiction of New England)
by Robert J Begiebing
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The Alchemist of Lost Souls
by Mary Lawrence
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First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2019. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to try to find the killer before they strike again. 304 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". The inscription reads; 'To Pam, Thank You for staying, Bianca & the gang - Mary Lawrence, 2019'. No creases to the cover or spine. No further writing besides the inscription. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. We have more books in the series listed too.
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The Autobiography of Joseph Stalin
by Richard Lourie
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First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Counterpoint, 1999. The dust jacket is not price clipped. Historical novel told from the point of view of Joseph Stalin, by the Pulitzer Prize nominated author of 'First Loyalty'. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The dust jacket only has a small crease mark to the front flap at the top corner. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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The Bull from the Sea
by Mary Renault
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Trade paperback edition, published by Knopf, 2001. First published in 1962, classic historical fiction on the life of Theseus, after he has returned from Crete. 339 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Citizen Washington
by William Martin
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Signed copy. First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Warner, 1999. Signed by the author on the title page. Historical fiction that brings George Washington to life, from his leadership in battles to his personal relationships. 581 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. Sewn binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides the author signature. Edges of the text block are clean. There is a bump mark on the back cover board, a couple of divot marks that make small impression marks on the dust jacket and back cover board - see photos. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Death at St. Vedast (A Bianca Goddard Mystery)
by Mary Lawrence
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First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2017. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page - see photos. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body has been found beneath the bell tower of St. Vedast, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to find the killer before they strike again. 307 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". No creases to the cover or spine. No further writing besides the inscription. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Death of an Alchemist (A Bianca Goddard Mystery)
by Mary Lawrence
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First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2016. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. Bianca must try to find the missing alchemist Ferris Stannum, who could help her cure her sick husband John. There is a small stain mark on the bottom edge of the text block, about the size of a sesame seed, some waviness to the bottom inch or so of the text pages too. Affects the bottom edge up to page 20. Pages are not stuck together or damaged though. No further writing besides the inscription. The inscription readfs; 'Enjoy! Best to you Pam, Mary Lawrence'. No creases to the cover or spine. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Binding is tight and square. We have more books in the series listed too.
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Devil's Dream: A Novel About Nathan Bedford Forrest
by Madison Smartt Bell
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Hardcover first edition with dust jacket, published by Pantheon, 2009. Historical fiction set during the American Civil War, about Nathan Bedford Forrest, the most reviled and also celebrated of Confederate generals. 355 pages, including an extensive Chronology of the life of Forrest. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Slate gray boards with the title and author name imprinted in gold on the spine. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. Binding is tight and square. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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The Duke of War
by Walter O'Meara
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Hardcover first edition with dust jacket. Published by Harcourt, Brace. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original $4.50 price is printed on the top corner of the front flap. Dust jacket has some light edge wear, and an area on the front cover where the art work has been lifted, about 1-1/2" X 1-1/2", maybe the result of an old price sticker being removed. The rust colored cloth covered boards are in excellent condition with no edge wear. Light age tanning to the top edge of the text block. The binding is intact and all pages are tight and square. Nice vintage historical novel. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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The Exiles
by Christina Baker Kline
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First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by William Morrow, 2020. Historical fiction set in the 1840's. Based on true events, the story of Evangeline, sent away from London against her will to Tasmania. During the long sea voyage, pregnant and alone, she strikes up a friendship with Hazel, a girl just a little older than herself. Together they will face the hardships of the new and challenging land. This is the first edition hardcover, with dust jacket. The dust jacket is intact, and is not price clipped. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. The book is 371 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4". No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not worn or bumped. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.
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Fig Tree John
by Edwin Corle
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Hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Liveright, 1971. First published in 1955, this is the 1971 hardcover reprint. The story of Agocho, an Apache man struggling to preserve his heritage in the swiftly changing American West of the early 20th century. 310 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Olive green cloth covered boards, with the title in gold on the spine. Corners of the boards are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.
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The Lady and the Unicorn
by Tracy Chevalier
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First American edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 2004. Another brilliant historcial novel from the author of 'Girl With A Pearl Earring'. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, the die cuts on the front panel of the jacket are intact and are not torn or ripped - the die cut for hte unicorn shows just one nick at the top left. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. There is the former owner's name written in fine point black ink on the first blank flyleaf. No further writing besides that though. Beautifully illustrated cover boards depict the tapestry which is the subject of the book. A spot of age tanning to the top edge of the text block. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.
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A Land Remembered
by Patrick Smith
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Trade paperback edition, published by Pineapple Press, 1996. An epic portrayal of three generations of the MacIvey family. From the family's pioneering early days during the founding of the state of Florida, to their success in Real Estate in the 20th Century. Winner of the Florida Historical Society's Tebeau Prize as Most Outstanding Florida Historical Novel. 402 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. Very very faint age tanning to the top edge of the text block. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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Lydia Bailey
by Kenneth Roberts
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Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doubleday, 1947. This is a Book Club Edition. From the author of 'The Lively Lady', set in 1800, the story of Albion Hamlin, a lawyer in Boston, who goes in search of the missing niece of a client, reported to have died in Haiti. 488 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket has some shallow chip marks to the head and heel of the spine, edge wear, a couple of abrasion marks on the left front at the spine, age tanning throughout, staining marks that are visible on the obverse. Black cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold, with a decorative shield with the author's initials debossed in the center, on the front cover and spine. Boards show just some light edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Rough edged text pages. Foxing dots to the top edges. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Perfume
by Patrick Suskind
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Hardcover with slipcase box, published by Folio Society, 2008. First published in 1985, this is the first Folio Society edition. Set in 18th century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is a genius perfumer, whose sense of smell gets leads to murder. This edition follws the text of the first British edition, as translated by John E. Woods. The outer slipcase is intact and has no marks or writing, all corners are intact. 235 pages, 6" X 9". Cover design by Neil Packer. Decorative map illustration on the endpapers. Illustrated cloth covered hardcover boards, with the title on the spine in red. Slight bit of rubbing wear to the gold highlights of the front cover illustration. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.
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The Private Revolution of Geoffrey Frost: Being an Account of the Life and Times of Geoffrey Frost, Mariner, of Portsmouth, in New Hampshire, as ... (Hardscrabble Books-Fiction of New England)
by J. E Fender
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First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University Press of New England, 2002. Historical fiction, the story of Geoffrey Frost, captain of a cargo ship transporting cannons to be used for the American Revolution. 297 pages, 6" X 9". The dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. No writing on the text pages. Some residue of a former owner's book plate on the front paste-down page - under the front flap. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.
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Race Of Scorpions (House of Niccolo Dorothy Dunnett)
by Dorothy Dunnett
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First American edition hardcover. Published by Knopf, 1990. Third in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series set during the mid-fifteenth century European Renaissance. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. No writing, no highlighting. No former ownership marks. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped with the original price of $19.95 listed on the inside top corner of the front flap. The jacket has some very minor edge wear a the head of the spine, not very apparent at all. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. The edges of the text block are clean. The sewn binding is tight and square. Very little wear. We have more Dorothy Dunnett listed too. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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Scales Of Gold (The House of Niccolo)
by Dorothy Dunnett
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Hardcover edition, published by Knopf 1992. Early printing - stated 'Second Printing Before Publication'. Fourth book in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series, set in the mid-fifteenth century European Renaissance. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There is a diagonal crease to the inside of the front flap of the dust jacket, bottom right corner. Light foxing spots to the edges of the text block, especially to the top edge and the fore edge. The bottom corners of the boards are lightly bumped. Includes maps on the inside covers, both front and back, and an extensive summary of the cast of characters. 520 pages. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photos are of the book we have in our inventory, not a stock photo! We have several Dorothy Dunnett titles listed!
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To Lie with Lions (House of Niccolo/Dorothy Dunnett, Vol 6)
by Dorothy Dunnett
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First American hardcover edition with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 1996. This is the sixth volume in the 'House of Niccolo' series of eight books. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. The dust jacket has a 1/2" closed tear, back panel, bottom left side at the edge. The dust jacket has been protected with a library quality clear, removable cover though so the tear is not noticeable. There are a few very small dots of age tanning to the edges of the text block. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. We have more Dorothy Dunnett listed too. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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The Unicorn Hunt
by Dorothy Dunnett
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First American hardcover edition, published by Knopf, 1994. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is the fifth book in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series. Set in the Court of King James III, the year is 1468, and Nicholas vander Poele is now a wealthy banker and knight. No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. Sewn binding, cream colored boards with wheat colored cloth spine. Map on the inside front and back covers. The dust jacket is entirely intact and is nor price clipped. There are some light age foxing spots on the top edge of the text block, no further wear to report besides that. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.
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