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New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1971. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394471849 . A first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor shelfwear in a Very Good- dust-jacket with chipping, creasing and rubbing, particularly around the edges; Bar-Kokhba is the name given to the legendary hero of the Second Jewish Revolt against Rome, which took place in the first century AD. Yigael Yadin, one of Israel's most distinguished historians, has written a riveting book telling the story of this dramatic event and its aftermath. He brings to life the characters and places involved in this dramatic tale, and offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important episodes in Jewish history.; 4to ; 271 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1975. First US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394494547 . A Fine first American edition/first printing in a Very Good+ dust-jacket that is scuffed and has a chip on the upper rear edge; The rediscovery of a great citadel of the Bible; 280 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. c1975. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394494547 . A first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with soiling, and chipping and tearing to the edges; Hazor, a small, unremarkable town in the Negev Desert in southern Israel, may have been one of the most important cities in ancient Israel. Excavations there in the late 1960s and 1970s uncovered evidence that Hazor was not just a small town, but a great citadel of the Bible, a center of power and trade in biblical times. The discoveries have led to a reevaluation of the historicity of Hazor and the importance of the city in the development of ancient Israel.; 4to ; 280 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1966. Cloth. A Fine edition in an equal dust-jacket ; Masada is a fortress located on a rocky hill overlooking the Dead Sea. The fortress was built by Herod the Great in the first century BC, and it served as his main residence and fortress. In 67 BC, during the Second Jewish War, the fortress was besieged by the Roman general Titus. After a three-month siege, Titus succeeded in taking the fortress, slaughtering most of the defenders. The fortress was subsequently used as a Roman garrison. In the first century AD, Masada was the residence of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that rejected worldly life. In 66 AD, the Essenes revolted against the Roman authorities, and the fortress was besieged by the Roman army. The Essenes managed to hold out for two years, until the Romans finally breached the fortress walls and slaughtered the inhabitants.; 4to; 272 pages .

New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060172355 . First edition/first printing, remainder marked, else Fine in alike dust-jacket; In Face of a Stranger, Yoji Yamaguchi tells the story of Tomoko, a woman haunted by the death of her daughter. Tomoko's husband, the father of her daughter, has since passed away. Tomoko is struggling to cope with the loss of her daughter and the guilt she feels for not being able to save her. When Tomoko's daughter's killer is released from prison, Tomoko is forced to confront her guilt head-on.; 8vo; FSA .

London: Hamish Hamilton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 024113661X . A first Impression of the first English edition in unread Fine condition in equally Fine dust-wrapper. Translated from the original Chinese publication, issued in Taiwan as Jiu guo in 1992 by Howard Goldblatt; The Nobel Prize winner's novel is filled with puns, a variety of stylistic prose, allusions - classical and modern, political and literary, elegant and scatological - and many Shandong localisms. Most of what is guzzled here is actuall 120-proof and stronger than liquor made of sorghum or other grains. From the translator's note; 8vo; [vi], 355, [7] pages .

New York: Viking. Fine. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. ARC. 0670854018 . An attractive Advance Uncorrected Proof of the first American edition in Near Fine condition with only minor traces of use; 2012 Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan's tale, originally banned in China, is the account of a revolt among garlic farmers who are unable to sell their crop during a surfeit. Translated from the Chinese by Howard Goldblatt ; 8vo; [x], 290 pages .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First American Edition. Cloth. Fine in alike dust-jacket; Henry is a handsome, intelligent, and caring horse who is always there for his owners. His gentle nature and loving personality make him a favorite among everyone he meets.; 8vo; $5.00 .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; In Silent Witness, thirteen-year-old Jane Abbott is trying to come to grips with the death of her mother. Jane is a bright, enthusiastic girl, but she's struggling to find her place in the world without her mother by her side. When Jane's mother's body is found mutilated, Jane is the prime suspect. It's not long before Jane realizes that she's the target of a vicious killer. Jane must rely on her smarts and her instincts to stay one step ahead of her assailant.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394499433 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, lightly sunned edges of boards in alike, toned dust-jacket with light chipping to top of spine. 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; This novel follows a group of high school students who are spending the summer before their senior year in a small town in Maine. They are trying to figure out who killed a young girl, and the town is gripped with fear. The teenagers are trying to find out what happened, and who is responsible.; 8vo .

Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385154534 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a like dust-jacket; The novel follows the intertwined lives of several characters in the fictional town of Southport, Connecticut in the late 1970s. Hyacinths is a story of love, loss, and the empowerment of women.; 8vo; 210 pages .

New York: Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; In Music When Sweet Voices Die, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro tells the story of the devastatingly beautiful and heartbreakingly short lives of three women: Lucy, Ophelia, and Miranda. Each of these women is uniquely talented and full of life, but all three are tragically killed within a short period of time, leaving behind families and friends who miss them deeply.Yarbro uses the characters and their stories to explore the ways in which music can bring people together, how it can heal wounds, and how it can be a source of solace in the face of tragedy. She shines a light on the often unspoken power of music and the ways in which it can touch our hearts.This beautifully written book is a poignant and moving exploration of the power of music and the ways in which it can bring people together.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Putnam. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Short Tear mended on jacket verso; Author's second Charlie Spotted Moon mystery; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 0195074645 . An edition in Very Good+ condition that has a cocked spine and some edge rubbing housed in an alike dust-jacket that has scuffing and mild warping to the rear; Harlan, who served on the United States Supreme Court from 1882 until his death in 1936, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial justices in American history. This book tells the story of Harlan's life and his controversial tenure on the Supreme Court. It explores the reasons behind Harlan's often extreme decisions and examines the ways in which he changed the course of American law.; 8vo; 280 pages; TBC .

Denver: MacMurray & Beck. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1878448854 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Steve Yarbrough directly on the title page; In the future, the world's air is dangerously polluted, and the only way to clean it up is to use giant machines to suck the air out of the cities and deposit it into the atmosphere. But when one of the machines breaks down, a group of rebels sets out on a daring mission to fix it.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394498119 . An unblemished first Printing of the First Edition in a Fine dust-jacket; Ring: a Biography of Ring Lardner is a book about the life of Ring Lardner, a writer and humorist. Yardley tells Lardner's story from his childhood in Ohio to his days as a writer for the Chicago Tribune and then for the New Yorker. He covers Lardner's life and work, including his famous collaborations with Hearst newspapers.; 8vo; 415 pages .

New York: Villard Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394589106 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; A collection of Yardley's columns from the Washington Post; 8vo; FSA .

New York, London: D. Appleton-Century Company. Very Good-. 1942. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that has a cocked spine, a bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, an owner's name inked on the flyleaf and other general wear to the boards ; Symptom diagnosis: Regional and General by Wallace Mason Yater is a comprehensive guide that covers the most common ailments and their treatments. This book is perfect for anyone looking to identify and treat their own symptoms.; 8vo; 900 pages .

Louisville, KY: Pentecostal Publishing Company. Good. Hardcover. A Good edition that has heavy aging and tanning to the pages, a starting spine hinge and wear to the boards and edges ; This book is a compilation of the life and labors of Rev. E. A. Fergerson. The book covers his early life, ministry, and the impact he had on the evangelism community.; 8vo; 233 pages .

Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1557509816 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a like dust-jacket; The Battle of Jutland, fought on May 31- June 1, 1916, was one of the largest naval engagements in history. The British and German fleets engaged each other in a series of long-range artillery duels and fleet engagements, but the battle ultimately ended in a stalemate. Although the British emerged victorious, the battle was a flawed victory due to errors on both sides.; 8vo; 314 pages .