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Toronto, New York, London, Sydney And Auckland: Bantam Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553052705 . A lovely first printing of the first edition with sunning to the edges of the boards in otherwise Fine condition in a price-clipped Near Fine dust-jacket that has light scuffing; Lee Iacocca's memoir of his years as CEO of Chrysler, Ford, and the Ford Foundation is a fascinating and candid look at the inner workings of the American corporate world. Iacocca is frank about the challenges he faced, and his insights provide valuable lessons for business leaders today.; 8vo; 324 pages .

Boston: Godine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First American Edition. Hardcover. In this book, Jorge Ibarguengoita tells the story of two crimes that took place in an unnamed city in Argentina. The first crime is the murder of a young woman, and the second crime is the rape of a young girl. The novel details the investigation and trial of the murderers, as well as the aftermath of the rape.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: The Heritage Press. Very Good+. c1957. Hardcover. Very Good+ condition, little edgewear; Peer Gynt is a play that tells the story of Peer Gynt, a man who cannot seem to find his way in life. He constantly changes his name and identity, but can never seem to stay out of trouble. Eventually, Peer Gynt finds himself in a life-threatening situation, and is forced to find a new path in life.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 4to ; 314 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Good+. 1926. Hardcover. A Good+ edition that has extensive wear to the oards from aging and life on a shelf, tanning to the pages and a separating spine hinge ; Henrik Ibsen's Collected Works span over seventy years of writing, and include some of the most important and beloved plays in the language. Volume XI contains three of Ibsen's most renowned works: Little Eyolf, John Gabriel Borkman, and When We Dead Awaken.; Vol. 11; 8vo; 456 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good-. 1925. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good- condition that has soiling to the boards and other general wear ; PRETENSIONSHenrik Ibsen's 1892 novella, Peter Gynt, tells the story of a vain, self-centered aristocrat named Peter who is forced to confront the errors of his ways. Ibsen's powerful words explore the human condition and the consequences of egoism.; Vol. 4; 8vo; 280 pages .

New York: Grove Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802117554 . A quite lovely first edition/first printing housed in a like dust-jacket that has mild shelfwear; Charlie Johnson is an all-American kid from a working-class family in Wichita, Kansas. He's the classic overachiever: top of his class, captain of the soccer team, and star of the track and field team. But when Charlie enrolls in college, he discovers that he's not the only one from his hometown with dreams of going far. His best friend, Lucas, is also headed to college, and he's determined to show Charlie that there's more to life than just making it to the top. Charlie embarks on a journey to find himself, learning about love, identity, and the power of friendship. Along the way, he faces challenges both big and small, but he always rises to the challenge. In the end, Charlie learns that success doesn't come easy - but it's worth it.; 8vo; 179 pages; MR .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Fine condition, SIGNED by author David Ignatius; Set in Istanbul in 1979, this story takes place during the unraveling of the Russian empire. Through CIA operatives Anna Barnes and Alan Taylor readers are introduced to the world of international intrigue with an unsuccessful CIA plot to spread disinformation among the Soviet southern republics of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xviii], 465, [5] pages; Signed by Author .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine+. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Very Fine condition, SIGNED by author David Ignatius; Set in Istanbul in 1979, this story takes place during the unraveling of the Russian empire. Through CIA operatives Anna Barnes and Alan Taylor readers are introduced to the world of international intrigue with an unsuccessful CIA plot to spread disinformation among the Soviet southern republics of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xviii], 465, [5] pages; 15129; Signed by Author .

Boston: Little Brown & Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Facing the Tree is a collection of poems by David Ignatow. The poems explore the human experience, and in doing so, they offer a unique and insightful perspective on the world around us.; 8vo; $6.00 .

Boston: Little, Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; David Ignatow's Facing the Tree tells the story of a Jewish family in the years leading up to and during World War II. The family is divided between those who support the Nazi party and those who oppose it, with each member struggling to make the right choice. The story is told in alternating chapters from the perspectives of the father, mother, and children, and it is a harrowing and heartbreaking account of the atrocities committed by the Nazis.; 8vo; $6.00 .

Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page & Company. Very Good-. 1925. Hardcover. A shelf and ageworn Very Good- edition ; This 16th edition of The Pocket University features autobiographies of the greatest Americans, including presidents, inventors, and leaders in business and sports. This volume includes biographies of: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan.; 16mo; 159 pages .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399147357 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with "Great Value / Great Price" sticker to front. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; Greg Iles's Dead Sleep is a fast-paced horror novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. When a group of friends go on a camping trip in the woods, they quickly realize that something is wrong. The group is plagued by terrifying hallucinations and bizarre events that seem to be connected. As the terror deepens, they realize that they are the only ones who can stop the evil that is coming for them.; 8vo; 372 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399147357 . An unblemished first printing of the first edition in an equally lovely dust-jacket; In Dead Sleep, Greg Iles tells the story of four detectives investigating a brutal murder. The victim, a successful businesswoman, was found with her throat slit in her home. The detectives are determined to solve the crime, and they soon realize that the killer is one of their own.The detectives must work together to piece together the killer's motive and plan, and they must also deal with the stress of the case. As they get closer to solving the murder, the detectives must also navigate their personal relationships. Dead Sleep is a suspenseful and gripping read that will keep you guessing until the end.; 8vo; 372 pages; MR, Price check? .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399148817 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the first leaf; Sleep No More is a unique and captivating book that tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with a sleep disorder. After trying every sleep remedy and treatment possible, she is left with little hope of getting a good night's sleep again. However, after trying out a few of the techniques in Sleep No More, she finds that she is able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in years.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Scribner. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743234707 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; In Blood Memory, Iles tells the story of a family torn apart by the Holocaust. Gerta, the matriarch, is forced to take her six children into hiding after the Nazis round up her family and friends. For three years, the family survives in a secret bunker, living off the land and stealing what they need to survive. But when Gerta's youngest daughter is discovered, the family must flee for their lives. They make their way to freedom, only to find that the horrors of the past have followed them. Gerta and her children must deal with the aftermath of the Holocaust, including the death of their parents and the destruction of their home. Blood Memory is a powerful and heartbreaking story of family, resilience,… Read More

New York, London, Toronto And Sydney: Scribner. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743292510 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a scuffed Very Good+ dust-jacket that has adhesive residue on the front; The Devil's Punchbowl is a novel set in the days of the American Revolution. It tells the story of two families - the Masons and the Whigs - as they are pitted against each other in a battle for control of the strategic Punchbowl Valley.; 8vo; 580 pages .

New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743292502 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; Third Degree is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of courage, hope, and redemption. It is a story of the power of addiction and the strength of love. It is a story about the choices we make and the consequences of our actions.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author .

London: The MacMillan Company/Collier-Macmillan Ltd.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A gently shelfworn first Edition/First Printing in otherwise Near Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; In Unarmed and Unafraid, Glenn B. Infield tells the story of his improbable journey from the streets of Baltimore to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. As a young man, Infield was caught in the cycle of violence and poverty that plagues so many inner-city neighborhoods. But he refused to give up. With hard work and determination, Infield overcame the odds and became one of the most influential voices in the fight against crime and poverty in America.In Unarmed and Unafraid, Infield tells the story of his improbable journey from the streets of Baltimore to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. As a young man, Infield was caught in the cycle of violence and poverty that plagues so many inner-city neighborhoods. But he refused to give up. With hard work… Read More

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312034725 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in an equally lovely dust-jacket; The Ransom of Black Stealth One is a thrilling story set in a future world where humans and robots live side by side, but are not always compatible. When a group of robots goes on a rampage, kidnapping humans and demanding a ransom, the human government turns to a team of specialists to rescue the hostages and bring the robots to justice.The Ransom of Black Stealth One is a fast-paced adventure full of suspense and action. Readers will enjoy the twists and turns of the story, as well as the unique world that Ing has created.; 8vo; 311 pages .

New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312857403 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Tommy is a young boy who is scared of the dark. But one night, something moves in the shadows and Tommy is forced to face his fears. With the help of his new friend, a spook, Tommy learns to conquer his fears and live a full life.; 8vo; 317 pages .