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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. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First US Edition. Hardcover. A near fine edition, with black boards and red lettering. No dust jacket. Tanned edges and lettering worn off on spine. ; Captain Blood Returns is the sequel to Rafael Sabatini's 1887 novel, Captain Blood. The novel retells the story of Captain Blood and his young friend, Stephen Musgrave, as they travel to South America to seek revenge on the man who ruined Blood's life.; 8vo ; 296 pages .

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 .

London: C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd.. Very Good-. 1924. Hardcover. A later edition in very good- condition. Bright blue boards with some fading to spine. Book is slightly cocked and there is inking on the front endpage. ; Also known as the Suitors of Yvonne ; 8vo; 256 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition with dust-jacket of very good+ condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. No marks or discoloration to pages. ; Sabatini’s Scaramouche is the story of a cynical and adventuresome knight, D’Artagnan, who is forced into service with the king of France. D’Artagnan quickly becomes disillusioned with court life and the king’s unscrupulous advisors. He is also envious of the king’s handsome and charismatic courtier, Scaramouche. D’Artagnan plots to get revenge on Scaramouche and eventually succeeds.; 8vo; 420 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: 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 And 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 normal shelfwear. Interior is clean, aside from bookseller's stamp on front endpage. ; 40 pages of advertisements ; 8vo; 384 pages .

Ireland: Michael Cummins. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. As new reprint of The Camisade. Copies 27-35 of 76 printed. Black boards with as new dust jacket. ; This is a collection of short stories set during the French Revolution. Some of the stories are about the revolution's impact on the people who live through it, while others are about the revolution's impact on the leaders and their attempts to control it.; 8vo ; 127 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 .

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 .

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-. 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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. Hardcover. Fine edition with clean and well kept cover. Edges are tanned but clean pages. No Dust-jacket. ; Fortune's Fool is an engaging and fast-paced novel set during the Italian Renaissance. It tells the story of two young men, Giovanni and Fortunato, who are vying for the affections of the beautiful Beatrice. Giovanni is a kind and gentle soul, while Fortunato is a ruthless and calculating businessman. However, Beatrice is not interested in either man, and she eventually chooses Giovanni.Although the book is primarily about Beatrice and Giovanni's love story, it also contains a wealth of historical information about the Italian Renaissance. Sabatini's vividly written prose makes Fortune's Fool a compelling read, and it is sure to captivate fans of historical fiction.; 8vo ; 304 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1927. Hardcover. Near fine edition with very little discolration on cover and minimal fraying on spine. Edges are tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. Pages are clear and illustrations throughout novel are bright and clean. No dust-jacket. ; This book tells the story of Count Corbal and his arranged marriage to the beautiful Princess Ursula. Corbal is a poor man and Ursula is a wealthy woman, but they fall in love and marry in secret. The wedding is interrupted by a rival kingdom and Corbal must flee with Ursula. They travel to different parts of the world and have many adventures before finally returning to Ursula's kingdom and getting married in a public ceremony.; 8vo ; 194 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1926. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first American edition in near fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Some wear present on dust-jacket. Pages are tightly bound and free of marks. ; The Lion's Skin is a novel about an Italian nobleman, Don Julian, who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. He escapes from prison and sets out on a journey to clear his name. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, including a princess and a band of pirates. He also encounters a lion, which helps him to overcome his enemies.; 8vo; 340 pages .