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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 .

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 .

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.. 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 .

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. 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 & 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 .

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 .

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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton and Mifflin Company. Fair. 1921. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in fair condition. Cover shows wear and age and the spine is fading. Water stain on lower part of pages. Markings on endpapers. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a romance of the French Revolution, set in the court of Louis XVI and the Jacobin Club. The novel follows the romantic entanglements of Scaramouche (the title character), a dashing swordsman and ladies' man, and the beautiful and enigmatic Mme. de Rênal.; 8vo; 392 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1937. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first US edition in near fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Bottom of front cover is scuffed. Dust-jacket is brightly colored and attractive. ; Louis XVII, the Lost Dauphin of France, his tragic youth, his mysterious disappearance, and the bold attempts, after his supposed death, to place an impostor on the French throne form the subject of this vivid Sabatini tale ; 8vo; 379 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 .

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 .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Fine with no dust jacket. 1927. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine uniform edition, practically new with dark brown boards and gold lettering. No dust-jacket. Name and stamp on paste down. Top edge is gilded in gold. ; Anthony Wilding is the illegitimate son of the Earl of Westmorland and the woman who becomes his governess. When Anthony is nine, his father dies and his mother remarries. His new stepfather, an army officer, takes Anthony away from his mother and sends him to boarding school in the colonies. Anthony rebels, runs away, and falls in with a group of gypsies. After a dramatic adventure, Anthony returns to England and becomes a gentleman hunter.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 271 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+. 1924. Hardcover. A later edition in very good+ condition. Black boards with red lettering on spine and cover. A few ink marks on front endpages; otherwise clean interior. ; In Love-At-Arms, Rafael Sabatini tells the story of Don Fernando, an impoverished nobleman who, in order to improve his station in life, woos and then marries the wealthy Lady Olivia. In spite of Olivia's many protests, Fernando quickly falls in love with her, and they spend their days and nights together in a whirlwind of passion. However, when Olivia's brother arrives to take her away, Fernando knows he must let her go. Leaving Olivia behind, he embarks on a long journey home, all the while trying to keep his love for her alive.; 8vo; 288 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 .

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 .