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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. Fourth Printing. Cloth. A Later Printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine price-clipped dust-jacket ; The first anthology of stories by Isaac Babel and Nathalie Babel, who collaborated on the final version. The stories explore the inner life of Russian Jews and their sense of displacement and alienation.; 8vo; 283 pages .

New York: Burt Franklin. Fine. 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. A Fine edition with that has some rubbing to the edges of the spine and corners ; The Bibliography of the Writings of John Addington Symonds is a comprehensive resource for students and scholars of Victorian literature. This volume includes a detailed listing of Symonds's published works, with annotations and critical analysis.; 8vo; 244 pages .

New York: Burt Franklin. Near Fine. 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. A Nearly Fine Reprint Edition that has some fraying to the edges ; A comprehensive and annotated bibliography of the writings of John Addington Symonds, covering books, articles, and manuscripts.; 8vo; 244 pages .

New York: Burt Franklin. Fine. 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. A Fine edition with negligible edgewear ; The Bibliography of the Writings of John Addington Symonds covers a wide range of topics and genres and is an important reference work for scholars of Victorian literature and homosexuality.; 8vo; 244 pages .

New York: Harper & Brothers. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1961. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, light fading to the edges of the boards in a Very Good dust-jacket showing minor edgewear, and a small closed tear on the upper front edge; The story of British test pilots and their aircraft; 8vo; 224 pages; FSA .

New York: Walker. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First American Edition. Hardcover. Set in a small town in upstate New York during the 1930s, A Trail of Ashes tells the story of the powerful and privileged families who live there and the secrets they keep. Behind the veneer of perfect family life is a web of lies and deceit, and when the secrets of the town come to light, it is the ordinary people who are hardest hit.Marian Babson Ruth Stenstreem's moving novel tells the story of a small town in upstate New York during the 1930s. The powerful and privileged families who live there keep secrets from one another, but when the secrets of the town come to light, it is the ordinary people who are hardest hit. A compelling and suspenseful novel, A Trail of Ashes is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Walker. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First American Edition. Hardcover. When a wealthy heiress is found dead with a ruby around her neck, Detective Elaine Bell and her new partner, Detective Vic Mackey, are called in to investigate. The victim had a large collection of jewels, and it seems that the ruby was the centerpiece of the collection. With the victim's family refusing to cooperate with the investigation, Elaine and Vic must piece together the victim's life and death through clues in her possessions.; 8vo; $8.00 .

New York: St. Martin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First American Edition. Hardcover. The Cat Show is a fun-filled day for the animals at the local animal shelter, but things take a dark turn when one of the cats is found murdered. The shelter's director, Marian Babson, is the prime suspect and must find the killer before she is arrested. With the help of her friend, the shelter's vet, Marian does her best to find the murderer before it's too late.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: Walker. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition. Hardcover. Death In Fashion is a novel about a young woman, Holland, who is trying to figure out her place in the world and what she wants to do with her life. Holland is a fashion designer who is trying to make a name for herself in the industry. She is surrounded by people who are trying to push her in a certain direction, but she is determined to make her own path. Holland is forced to face her own mortality when she is diagnosed with cancer, and she learns that life is not always what it seems. Death In Fashion is a thought-provoking novel about the power of choice and the way that life can change in an instant.; 8vo; $8.00 .

New York: St. Martin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First American Edition. Hardcover. The novel follows the lives of the Wainwright family after the sudden death of their patriarch. The Wainwrights are a close-knit and loving family, but their lives are thrown into disarray when their father's eccentricities and sudden death leave them to care for their aging mother and three younger siblings. The siblings grapple with the challenges of adulthood and try to find their way in the world without their father. The novel explores the ways that grief and loss can change a family and the ways that they can come together to support one another.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: St. Martin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First American Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Near Fine dust-jacket; This book tells the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marian, who are forced to leave their home in Sweden during World War II to escape the Gestapo. They wind up in a small town in Maine, where they must learn to live a new life in a new country. The sisters are forced to overcome many challenges, such as learning to speak English, finding a job, and making friends. They also have to deal with the fact that they are now orphans, and must find ways to cope with their new situation. The sisters are able to find stability and happiness in their new home, and they are able to help others do the same. This book is an excellent example of the power of friendship, resilience, and the ability to overcome difficult challenges.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: Walker. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First American Edition. Hardcover. Winner of the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award, this harrowing novel tells the story of a family torn apart by the horrors of the Holocaust. When the family's patriarch is arrested and shipped to a concentration camp, his wife and two daughters must grapple with the terrifying choices they must make to try and save him. As they are relentlessly hunted by the Nazis, they must find a way to survive - and, ultimately, to forgive.A Trail of Ashes is a profoundly moving novel about the power of love, the strength of family, and the unbreakable spirit of the human race.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1982. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394524691 . First American edition/first printing in Near Fine, lightly sunned condition in Very Good+ dust-jacket with little tanning. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; A tribute to the courageous Nobel Prize physicist, exiled within his own country. Essays by prominent soviet writers, dissidents and scientists, together with Andrei Sakharov's most recent writings on justice, morality and man's quest for freedom; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394574125 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by Hollywood legend and Lauren Bacall directly on the title page; Bacall's follow-on autobiography after the 1979 publication of By Myself covers the later part of her life, e.g., romance and marriage, and loneliness. Her friendship with Laurence Olivier, Slim Keith, John Huston, and Leonard Bernstein. The account of the fascinating Bacall, role model, romantic heroine, movie star of five decades..; 8vo; [2], [viii], 214 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Harper Entertainment. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060755350 . A just about Fine first printing of the first Harper Entertainment edition following the 1978 Alfred A. Knopf publication of "By Myself", minor nudging to tips in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by Hollywood legend and Lauren Bacall directly on the title page; Raised by her immigrant mom and uncle, Lauren Bacall knew already in high school, that she wanted to be an actress. Her enhanced autobiography, first appearing in 1979 as By Myself, covers her life in a most comprehensive way, her years with Humphrey Bogart, engagement to Frank Sinatra and turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards as well as her more recent films ; 8vo; [vi], 506 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394574125 . A Very Good first printing of the first edition with watermarking to the lower pages near the spine and a library stamping on the ffep in an alike watersoiled dust-jacket; This book is about Hollywood legend Joan Crawford and her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Errol Flynn. Bacall vividly describes their complicated and often dangerous courtship and their tumultuous marriage, which ended in scandal and tragedy.; 8vo; 214 pages .

New York: Silver Arrow Books/ William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688078028 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; This book tells the story of a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. He is an artist, but he doesn't know if he is good enough. He meets other artists, and they help him to find his way.; 8vo; 284 pages .

New York: Delacorte Press/Eleanor Friede. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. Second Printing. Cloth. 0440087805 . A Fine Second Printing in a Fine dust-jacket ; When his zookeeper father dies, twelve-year-old Richard is sent to live with his grandparents in the country. Richard is excited to be away from the city but quickly realizes that he's lost. Richard starts to explore the surrounding woods and fields, and soon he finds himself in a world of his own. With the help of a friendly animal, Richard finds his way back home.; Color Illustrations; 8vo .

New York and London: Harper & Brothers. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1906. First Edition; First Printing. Original Cloth. An attractive, about Fine first edition in gilt stamped red cloth with a trace of sunning to spine ends, frontispiece with tissue gard present. In the scarce, only lightly chipped and rubbed dust-jacket; "And a little child shall lead them". Bacheller's story is laid in the forests of the Adirondacks. "Uncle Sile" is a philosopher or the wooks who thinks much and says little - a "one-word man," but a genuine humorist, with fountains of sly laughter in him. The heroine is a delightful daughter of the woodlands, and her romance breathes of the mountain air...; 8vo; viii, 339, [1] pages .

New York And London: Harper & Brothers Publishers. Very Good+. 1911. Hardcover. An intriguing edition in Very Good+ condition with some board soiling and egdewear and also soiling and aging to the pages; Lizzie and her family live in a tightknit community in the Midwest. They are happy with their small-town life until Lizzie's older sister announces she is moving to New York City to pursue a career in music. Lizzie is hesitant to leave her tight-knit community, but her parents and sister convince her that she is ready for a new challenge. Lizzie is apprehensive about leaving her family, but she is excited to explore the city and make new friends. She quickly realizes that life in the big city is harder than she thought it would be. Lizzie struggles to find her place in the city and makes new friends that can help her navigate the tough New York City waters. In the end, Lizzie learns that accepting new challenges is what makes life truly worth living.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo;… Read More