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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 .

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: 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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1930. First US Edition. Hardcover. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned edges and stamped fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; In The King's Minion, a young man named Garin is enlisted by the king of France to kill the Duke of Burgundy, who has been conspiring against the king. Garin travels to Burgundy and eventually finds himself in a deadly game of chess with the duke.; 8vo ; 443 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. First US Edition. Cloth. Fine edition with minimal discoloration on cover. Tanned pages throughout with few spots with foxing. Cracked spine along back flap. No Dust-Jacket. ; Saint Martin's Summer is a story of a young man's journey to find love and to find himself. Set in the summer of 1922 on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean, the story follows the adventures of Rafael, a young man from Madrid, as he falls in love with the island and its people. Rafael is a talented artist, and he finds solace and inspiration in the beauty of the island and the people he meets there. But Rafael's idyllic life is threatened when he is forced to flee Saint Martin in the midst of a political upheaval. He must find his way back to the island, and he must find his way to his own heart.; 8vo ; 331 pages .

London: Hutchinson. Very Good+. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good+ edition. Spine shows some fading, with a small scuff to the front cover. Front endpage bears previous owner's signature. ; With 40 pages of publisher's advertisements ; 8vo; 287 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1923. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine first edition, first printing with dust-jacket of like condition. Small chip to dust-jacket near the spine. Book is without blemishes or marks. ; Fortune's Fool tells the story of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and must fight to prove his innocence. Along the way, he meets other characters who help him on his journey, including a beautiful woman who may be the key to his freedom.; 8vo; 304 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1922. First US Edition. Hardcover. Near fine edition, with black boards and red lettering. Front piece in color by N. C. Wyeth. No dust-jacket. ; Captain Blood is a novel by Rafael Sabatini, first published in 1817. The story is set in the time of the British Empire in India. It tells the story of an Irishman, Michael O'Flaherty, who is wrongly convicted of murder and transported to India, where he becomes the captain of a pirate ship. With the help of a British officer, he attempts to clear his name and return to his home country.; 8vo ; 356 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Fine with no dust jacket. 1905. Hardcover. Fine edition, lightly tanned pages and stained edge. No dust jacket. Cracking present along front flap spine with netting showing. Slight ware on cover with minimal discoloration. Former owner signed fly-leaf. ; Bardelys the Magnificent is a novel about a nobleman who travels to different parts of the world to conquer them.; 8vo ; 286 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine edition with patterned blue boards. Stained, foxed and tanned edges but clear pages throughout. Former Library book with "Withdrawn" stamped throughout on fly-leafs. No dust-jacket. ; The Banner of the Bull is a tale of adventure and intrigue, set in the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance. Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, is in search of a new champion to defend his city against the attacks of the neighboring duchies. He chooses the young Vitelli, but the boy is reluctant to leave his mother and sister. Eventually, Sforza forces Vitelli to leave home, and he joins the duke's army. Vitelli quickly proves himself a brave and skillful soldier, and soon becomes one of Sforza's most trusted advisors. But when Sforza is deposed by his jealous brother, Vitelli is forced to flee the city. He joins a band of mercenaries, and eventually finds… Read More

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good. N.D.. Hardcover. A very good- edition with no date remarks. Spine is cocked, with some fraying. Pages are clean and free of marks and discoloration. Inscription to previous owner on front endpage. ; Compilation of Bellarion, the Strolling Saint, and the Banner of the Bull. With 56 pages of publisher's advertisements at end ; 8vo; 848 pages .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 1940. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine first US edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Glue stains on fly-leaf and pastedown. Housed in fine dust-jacket with age and wear on spine. ; Master-At-Arms tells the story of the young man, Gaspar, who is apprenticed to the great swordsman and adventurer, Don John. Gaspar is eager to learn the skills of a true swordsman and quickly masters the art of fencing. However, Don John is not content with Gaspar's progress and challenges him to a duel to prove his skills. In the duel, Gaspar is victorious and soon becomes a celebrated swordsman.; 8vo ; 418 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Near Fine with no dust jacket. N.D.. First Printing. Hardcover. A new fine edition, sage green boards with black letter. No dust-jacket. Spine has shelf wear. Pages are tanned and foxed throughout. ; Wilding is a novel set in the days of piracy and plunder on the high seas. The story follows the adventures of a young man, Jack Aubrey, as he searches for a ship and crew to join him in a quest for treasure. Along the way, Jack meets a colorful cast of characters, from the drunken and lecherous doctor, Stephen Maturin, to the brilliant but volatile captain, Edward Vernon.; 8vo ; 288 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first printing of the first edition in dust-jacket of same quality. Dust-jacket has a few tears, most noticeably on front. Illustrated endpapers are slightly tanned and depict soldiers marching. Ink signature of previous owner on title page. Foxing present on pages. Spine is discolored with small dent near bottom. ; The Nuptials of Corbal is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Basis for the film The Prisoner of Corbal (1936) starring Hugh Sinclair as the Marquis of Corbal and Hazel Terry as Cleonie. Author Rafael Sabatini is best known for his book Captain Blood ; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 192 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co (Publishers) LTD.. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine first edition with very little discolration on cover. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner and has bookplate. Pages are clear and fresh. No dust-jacket. ; The Saga of the Sea follows the journey of a group of sailors as they navigate their way through dangerous seas in search of a new life. The characters are faced with difficult challenges, including pirates, storms, and disease, but they always persevere in their quest. The story is full of excitement and suspense, and is sure to keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo ; 194 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Fine with no dust jacket. N.D.. Hardcover. A fine edition, with gray boards and black lettering on spine. No just jacket. Foxing mostly on edges and fly leaf with tanning throughout. ; The novel is a dark and suspenseful story set in the 16th century. It tells the story of Giovanni and Caterina, a young married couple who are caught up in a brutal game of politics. Giovanni is forced to betray his wife and become a pawn in the game of power between the two most powerful families in Florence. As the stakes grow higher and Giovanni's position becomes more precarious, he must choose between loyalty to his family and his love for Caterina. The Snare is a gripping story of love, betrayal, and ultimate sacrifice.; 8vo ; 284 pages .

London, New York, Melbourne: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good+ condition with dust-jacket it like condition. Dust-jacket has bright illustrations and shows minimal shelfwear. Interior is clean, aside from bookseller's stamp on front pastedown and inscription from previous owner on front endpage. ; Sabatini tells the story of a young man who is thrust into the position of king when his father, the previous king, dies. The young man must try to deal with the politics of the court, the demands of the people, and the looming threat of war.; 8vo; 212 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. ; Rafael Sabatini's The Romantic Prince is a 19th-century romantic novel set in the fictional Europe of the fictional Prince Rudolph of Hapsburg.; 8vo; 353 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good-. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Cover shows wear and has fraying on spine. Some stains to back of cover. Small amount of foxing. No stated date or edition. ; With 24 pages of publisher's advertisements. U. S. Title - "The King's Minion" ; 8vo; 320 pages .